The Mets have signed left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady to a big league contract after he opted out of a minor league deal with the Twins. Despite a 5.26 ERA over six MLB seasons, Lovelady has excelled in Triple-A with a 1.31 ERA and solid strikeout rates, and he aims to secure a lasting role in the Mets’ bullpen following injuries to other left-handed pitchers.
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The Minnesota Twins are set to hire Derek Shelton as their new manager, replacing Rocco Baldelli following a disappointing 92-loss season in 2025. Shelton, who previously managed the Pittsburgh Pirates, brings experience after serving as the Twins' bench coach and will become the fifth manager for the team in 39 years amid ongoing struggles in the postseason. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Nationals have eliminated interim manager Miguel Cairo from their managerial search, with former Twins manager Rocco Baldelli and Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann emerging as candidates. Both Baldelli and Lehmann have not confirmed interviews, while the Nationals are undergoing significant organizational changes, including potential staff shake-ups, following a disappointing season. Want More Context? 🔎
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The San Diego Padres are down to four managerial finalists: Albert Pujols, pitching coach Ruben Niebla, and Nick Hundley, with an unknown fourth candidate. All three are first-time MLB manager candidates, with Niebla praised for his pitching expertise, while Pujols and Hundley bring extensive playing backgrounds but lack coaching experience in the majors. Want More Context? 🔎
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