Brad Ausmus is the new manager for the Astros. If he’s as bad as people made him out to be, I guess that’s good news for the other teams in the American League West. Fangraphs analyzes Joe Maddon’s candidacy for the HOF on the 2027 Contemporary Baseball Era ballot. “The Angels, who finished with 73 wins after firing Maddon, have yet to improve upon that total while burning through three more managers.” Ouch!
Will the MLBPA deploy a nuclear option that could strip MLB od its antitrust exemption?
This article lists a 2027 Rookie of the Year candidate for each team. Tyler Bremner is mentioned for the Angels.
Infielder Bryan Ramos got a minor league deal with the Phillies. Jose Espada got his minor league deal with the Twins.
Veteran right-hander Chris Martin has retired.
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