Calling it "one of the craziest ninth innings" he's ever seen, USA Today's Bob Nightengale talks with Buster about ALCS Game 6, Jose Altuve's ability to stay calm in big moments, if Aaron Judge is right to label the Yankees season a "failure" and more (11:25). Plus, "Hembo Knows" featuring a shocking proclamation (30:31) and "Cap Talk" with Todd Radom, the man behind the design of the Nationals logo (37:05).
MLB teams looking to avoid unwanted affiliations, bad venues and poor facilities could be driving the agenda, but how would it work?
On the field and in the stands, how players and others react to MLB's newly juiceless baseballs off the bat tells a story.
Indications are that Chicago is near making a choice to replace Joe Maddon, with former Cubs catcher David Ross the front-runner.
The Chicago Cubs shook up their player-development operation, with Matt Dorey taking over as senior vice president of player development and directors of pitching and hitting being appointed.
Astros bench coach Joe Espada is expected to interview with the Cubs Monday, and Gabe Kapler will also talk to the team about the manager's job.
Who impressed and who didn't? Check out the latest reports on some of the top prospects in baseball, including Astros righty Forrest Whitley.
Carlos Beltrán said he was approached by the Padres and Cubs to interview for their managerial vacancies, but that he declined because he's focused on his job with the Yankees as special advisor to GM Brian Cashman.
Watch Braves coach Ron Washington work with Ozzie Albies on reacting to the sound of the ball off the bat. His eyes are closed during this drill.
The Cubs plan to interview Joe Girardi and David Ross next week as they continue their search for a successor to Joe Maddon. First-base coach Will Venable also is expected to interview next week.
Stephen Strasburg will get the start in Game 2 of the National League Division Series for the Washington Nationals, manager Davey Martinez said. Strasburg pitched three innings in relief during Tuesday's wild-card game.
Here's what you need to know about which managers have been fired, how appealing the vacancies are and how the searches are going.
With the Brewers and Nationals set to face off in tonight's winner-take-all NL Wild Card game, Buster speaks to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Todd Rosiak about Milwauke's swath of injuries (27:43) and MASN's Mark Zuckerman about Washington's pitching approach (34:01). But before that, Buster and Jon Sciambi discuss what kind of deal Anthony Rendon will command in the offseason, the firing of Brad Ausmus and more (3:37). Plus, Sarah Langs and a NL Wild Card-centric "Numbers Game" (22:50).
Theo Epstein confirmed the Cubs' interest in David Ross, but also said at least one member of a playoff team's staff and candidates already within the organization will be eyed to replace the departed Joe Maddon.
The Angels have fired Brad Ausmus after only one season as their manager, as first reported by ESPN's Buster Olney. This strikes me as a decision made above Billy Eppler, who is heading into the final year of his contract as Angels GM. Joe Maddon seems like the logical replacement.
Buster and Tim Kurkjian relive the top 10 moments from an emotional weekend in baseball (5:48). They also discuss Joe Maddon's firing, the future of Brad Ausmus in Anaheim and some other names linked to managerial vacancies. Plus, Todd Radom rejoins Buster and Troy for "Cap Talk" (29:28) and an American figure says goodbye to a great American ballpark (36:19).
The Astros, Yankees and Dodgers clearly were up to the task all season, but which teams were pleasant surprises and which ones disappointed?
Former Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross, who is considered a leading candidate to succeed Joe Maddon as the team's manager, was asked during Sunday's Baseball Tonight show if he'd be interested in the job if the Cubs called.
Watch Joe Maddon discuss his final moments as Cubs manager.
The St. Louis Cardinals clinched the NL Central on the final day of the regular season, using Jack Flaherty's arm and Matt Carpenter's bat Sunday to win their first division title since 2015 with a 9-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Watch Ben Zobrist discuss Joe Maddon's exit from the Cubs.
With multiple teams frustrated with their 2019 seasons, this winter could feature a lot of turnover in the dugout.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 91 | 71 | .562 | - | W1 |
| Milwaukee | 89 | 73 | .549 | 2 | L3 |
| Chicago | 84 | 78 | .519 | 7 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 75 | 87 | .463 | 16 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 69 | 93 | .426 | 22 | L2 |
