Greetings all, and happy Saturday! Let’s check in on the latest news.
In Mariners news…
- The Mariners officially announced their big league coaching staff, which includes the previously-unreported hire of Carlos Cardoza as third base coach.
- Adam Jude at The Seattle Times provided the latest intel on the Mariners’ plans for the upcoming Winter Meetings.
Around the league…
- Big league veteran Jesse Chavez is joining the Giants as their new bullpen coach.
- Perhaps it should not be surprising given that Buster Posey is in charge of the organization, but the Giants continue to hire many recent former players.
- Buster Olney and Jeff Passan at ESPN reported on the latest rumors around baseball ahead of the Winter Meetings.
- Major League Baseball reportedly sent a memo to players warning that prediction markets are also considered illegal betting.
- Gary Sheffield spoke to Bob Nightengale about his new opportunity to make the MLB Hall of Fame courtesy of the contemporary era committee.
