#Theo Epstein

Cody Bellinger sounded like he was attracted to what he heard about playing at Wrigley Field, and said he appreciated the chance to now play for two iconic franchises. But at the end of the day his one-year decision to play for the Cubs is a $17.5 million business decision. And at the end of next year how that decision gets measured might have more…

Baseball is than I'd thought. According to ESPN.com, as soon as 2023, we could see a return to two infielders on each side of 2B and none playing in the outfield grass. At least that's what it sounds like. It's sure being studied rigorously. MLB consultant Theo Epstein wrote in an e-mail to ESPN, "Ultimately, the new joint competition committee…

Before diving into the MLB games today, it's always important to examine the MLB standings and latest MLB power rankings to get a picture for how things are shaking out during the 2022 season. We're now in the final days of the 2022 MLB season, providing us with a great look at the best teams in MLB and those with plenty to regret after an…

To gain election to the Baseball Hall of Fame off the BBWAA ballot, a player's career must be able to withstand the scrutiny of 400 self-appointed statisticians, with access to comparative metrics writers couldn't dream about back in 1985. Said player must have managed to charm the press to the fullest extent possible during his career, winning…

Theo Epstein is a well-known MLB executive and current baseball consultant who has been rumored to be the man in line to take the reigns of the Los Angeles Angels organization. Theo Epstein's next job with a team is coming soon, writes @GMBowden. The architect of three World Series champions could be heading west...with Trea Turner joining him in…

Over at The Athletic, former MLB general manager Jim Bowden put together a list of 25 offseason predictions, some of which are serious, some silly, and some in between, although he doesn't clarify which predictions fall into which categories. A few of his predictions involved the Angels, and one didn't but should have - he predicted Tyler Anderson…

One of the great observations of the Chicago baseball scene appeared several decades ago in a column by my former Chicago Tribune colleague Steve Daley. "Baseball has no offseason in Chicago," Daley wrote. "Interest only starts to wane when the teams start to play their games." That was long before the Cubs and White Sox ended their respective…

The standings say the Red Sox are a last-place team, and there's no arguing the standings. But manager Alex Cora can't shake the feeling they left points on the board. "We're like the best'worst' team in baseball," he said before Wednesday's season finale. "That's how we see it -- like, 'How did this happen?'" They'll have the next six months to…

As the Major League Baseball playoffs approach, what's going on with teams at the other end of the standings? Here's a look at the seven worst teams in the majors: Athletics: Until it gets a new ballpark, which at best will be in 2025, Oakland wouldn't seem to have much hope. Owner John Fisher dropped the luxury-tax payroll to $48.2 million by…

I'm taking a break from building my shrine to Ronald Acuna Jr. to put together the Wednesday edition of the article. I know there are a lot of things we can complain about when it comes to Major League Baseball, but the incredible amount of young, exciting talent is the best it has ever been. Every day, we're treated to watching some awesome…