Brad Ausmus said he was both "excited and relieved" to learn of the news.
May 2015 - Baseball Wiretap
Tigers To Retain Brad Ausmus As Manager
Red Sox Hire Frank Wren As SVP Of Baseball Operations
The Red Sox announced on Friday that they have hired Frank Wren as their senior vice president of baseball operations.
Papelbon Gets Three-Game Suspension For Throwing At Machado
Jonathan Papelbon has been suspended three games and fined by Major League Baseball for intentionally throwing at Manny Machado earlier this week.
Manfred To Make Decision On Pete Rose By End Of Year
Rob Manfred told Pete Rose during a meeting on Thursday that he would decide on his request for reinstatement before the end of 2015.
Fister Took Bullpen Assignment In Stride, Wants To Start Again
Doug Fister began the season as a starter, but the Nationals moved him to the bullpen when they decided to move Joe Ross into the rotation.
Tension Escalating Between Buck Showalter, Dan Duquette
Buck Showalter wants a greater role in personnel decisions, but he does not wish to actually assume general manager duties himself.
Royals Claim First Division Title In 30 Years
It is Kansas City's first division title since 1985, when George Brett led the Royals to the AL West crown en route to their only World Series championship.
Baby Born At Petro Park During Padres-Giants Game
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that the baby was born "around the third inning" and was named Levi.
Pirates Become Fifth Team To Win 10,000 NL Games
Pittsburgh is fifth all time in NL wins behind San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta and Los Angeles.
Jeff Francoeur, Phillies Have Mutual Interest In Return
The Phillies reportedly pulled Jeff Francoeur back after an August waiver claim.
Greg Holland Shut Down With Elbow Injury
Some reports have indicated that the closer could require Tommy John surgery.
Red Sox Name Mike Hazen General Manager
Mike Hazen has spent a decade in several areas of Boston's Major League operations, including player acquisitions, player evaluation, contract negotiations, major league scouting and pro scouting.
MacPhail Expects Ryan Howard To Remain With Phillies
Ryan Howard, one of just two holdovers from the 2008 World Series championship team, may or may not have a future with the Phillies.
Nationals Could Target Gerardo Parra In Free Agency
The Nationals have a number of holes to fill this offseason and pending free agent Gerardo Parra could be one of their targets.
Boras Won't Rule Out Extension Talks For Xander Bogaerts
Scott Boras has a history of preferring to wait for his clients to reach free agency rather than potentially sacrificing money early in their careers.
Brett Anderson Has Reached Contract Incentives
Brett Anderson has accumulated enough innings to reach the incentive portion of his one-year contract with the Dodgers.
Dick Enberg Says 2016 Will Be His Last As Padres Broadcaster
Dick Enberg, 80, made the announcement Wednesday night. He has been with the Padres since 2010.
Pirates Clinch Third-Straight Playoff Berth
The Pirates defeated the Rockies 13-7 on Wednesday, allowing them to clinch a playoff berth for the third-straight year.
Tigers Players Back Discipline Of Bruce Rondon
With that said, Rondon's teammates would welcome him back with open arms if he uses this disciplinary action to work on those areas that appear to be lacking.
Boxberger Hints Rays Have Misused Him, Boras Disagrees
Scott Boras says Brad Boxberger hasn't indicated any unhappiness with the Rays and he considers the pairing "a good fit" though salary eventually may become an issue.
Yankees Inquired About Josh Donaldson Early Last Offseason
The Yankees called the Athletics about the availability of Josh Donaldson in the early part of last offseason.
Marlins Interested In Manny Acta, Dusty Baker As Manager
Dan Jennings will be asked to relinquish his role as Marlins manager in 2016 with an invitation to rejoin the front office.
Sources: Ah-Seop Son Plans To Enter Posting System
Korean outfielder Ah-Seop Son plans to enter the Major League Baseball posting system this offseason, according to sources.
Phillies Search For GM In 'Early Stages'
The Phillies let Ruben Amaro, Jr. go earlier this month and Andy MacPhail hopes to have someone in place prior to the organizational meetings, which begin on Oct. 26.
Royals Replace Greg Holland With Wade Davis At Closer
Greg Holland is nursing a sore elbow, leading Ned Yost to announce Tuesday that Wade Davis will close for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs.
Hudson, Zito Will Face Off In Oakland On Saturday
Tim Hudson has said he'll retire after the season, while Barry Zito pitched at the Triple-A level all season hoping for another chance in the Major Leagues.
Yogi Berra Dies At Age 90
Yankees legend Yogi Berra died of natural causes at his home in New Jersey on Tuesday.
Pete Mackanin Will Manage Phillies In 2016
Pete Mackanin will manage the Phillies next season after the club removed his interim tag.
Hanley Ramirez May Play First Base For Red Sox Soon
Hanley Ramirez has been working with Red Sox infield coach Brian Butterfield on manning the position.
Tigers Send Bruce Rondon Home, Cite 'Effort'
The move was a mutual decision by Brad Ausmus and general manager Al Avila.
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