Reds fire Dave Bristol
On October 8, 1969 The Cincinnati Reds fired Dave Bristol after an 89-73 season. He was hired in...
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Joe McCarthy 10 commandments for a Mlb manager
Joe McCarthy’s “10 Commandments for Success in the Majors”: -Nobody ever became...
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Connie Mack Stats & Facts
Connie Mack Essentials Positions: Catcher/Manager/OwnerBats: R Throws: RWeight: 150Born: Year:...
Read MoreYogi Berra fired after the team drops the World Series to the Cardinals
The Yankees, who finished with a 99-63 record, fire Yogi Berra after the team drops the World Series to the Cardinals in seven games. The 39 year-old dismissed skipper will join the crosstown Mets as a coach, becoming...
Read MoreBuck Showalter fired after 47 win season with Orioles
On October 3, 2018.00 Three days after finishing a historically bad season with just 47 wins, the Orioles dismiss long-time manager Buck Showalter.
Read MoreOrioles dismiss long-time manager Buck Showalter
Three days after finishing a historically bad season with just 47 wins, the Orioles dismiss long-time manager Buck Showalter.
Read MoreCoaching Changes the Day after 2016 Season
On October 3, 2016.00 2016 – On the day after the end of the regular season, the musical chairs of managers begins. The White Sox name bench coach Rick Renteria to succeed Robin Ventura, who resigned a day ago, as their...
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The Red Sox hire Bobby Valentine to be their new manager
The Red Sox hire Bobby Valentine to be their new manager. He was most recently an analyst for ESPN, but has also managed the Texas Rangers and New York Mets for long stretches, in addition to spending seven years as a skipper for the Chiba Lotte Marines, leading them to one Japan Series title.
Read MoreTheo Epstiens first move with Cubs is to fire Mike Quade
In one of the first moves of the new management team led by team President Theo Epstein, the Cubs fire manager Mike Quade. The long-time coach and minor league manager found success as Lou Piniella’s interim replacement at...
Read MoreKen Macha, he will become the first managerial casualty in the 2010 offseason
On October 3, 2010.00 According to Ken Macha, he will become the first managerial casualty in the offseason after hearing that the Brewers have decided not to pick up the option on his contract for 2011. The 60 year-old skipper,...
Read MoreMilwaukee Brewers hire Ron Roenicke as Manager
2010 – The Brewers hire long-time Angels coach Ron Roenicke as their new manager, replacing Ken Macha.
Read MoreTony La Russa moves past John McGraw into second place for the most games managed in major league history
Tony La Russa moves past John McGraw into second place for the most games managed in major league history. With his 4,770 contests as a manager, the Cardinal skipper now trails only Connie Mack, who amassed a total of 7755 during his 53 years in the dugout.
Read MoreDiamondsbacks fire Bob Melvin
The Diamondbacks dismiss Bob Melvin and will name A.J. Hinch, their current vice president for player development, as the team’s new skipper. The 2007 NL Manager of the Year, who had one year left on his contract, compiled a 337-340 record during his four-plus years in the Arizona dugout. The decision came after losing, 4 – 3, to the Padres in 10 innings. The D-Backs have started the year 12-17 and are already 8 1/2 games back of Los Angeles.
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The Seattle Mariners hire Don Wakamatsu as their new manager. He will be the first Asian-American manager in Major League Baseball history.
2008 – The Seattle Mariners hire Don Wakamatsu as their new manager. He will be the first Asian-American manager in Major League Baseball history.
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Jerry Manuel inks a two year deal to manage mets
On October 3, 2008 Jerry Manuel, who replaced Willie Randolph in June, inks a two-year deal to...
Read MoreNew York Yankees name Joe Girardi their manager
On October 30, 2007, the New York Yankees name Joe Girardi their manager. Girardi, who earned three World Series rings as a catcher with the Yankees in the 1990s, replaces Joe Torre, who had declined the team’s contract...
Read MoreJoe Torre declines the Yankees contract offer and ends his 12-year stint as manager of New York
On October 18, 2007, Joe Torre declines the Yankees contract offer and ends his 12-year stint as manager of New York. The Yankees offered a one-year, $3 million pay cut with incentive bonuses. Torre guided the Yankees to the...
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Oakland A’s announce Bob Geren as their manager
On November 17, 2006, the Oakland A’s announce Bob Geren as their manager, replacing Ken...
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Washington Nationals name Manny Acta their new manager
On November 14, 2006, the Washington Nationals name Manny Acta their new manager. Acta is the...
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Hall of Famer Robin Yount steps down as bench coach for the Milwaukee Brewers
On November 10, 2006, after one season, Hall of Famer Robin Yount steps down as bench coach for...
Read MoreMarlins owner Jeffrey Loria hires his fourth manager since buying the team four years ago
On October 3, 2006.00 Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria hires his fourth manager since buying the team four years ago. Florida hires Braves third-base coach Fred Gonzalez to replace first-year skipper Joe Girardi, who had a...
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Frank Robinson manages his final game for the Washington Nationals
On October 1, 2006, Frank Robinson manages his final game for the Washington Nationals, as they...
Read MoreJoe Torre becomes 4th Yankee Manager to record 1000 wins
With an 8-5 victory over the Rangers, Joe Torre joins Joe McCarthy (1,460), Casey Stengel (1,149), and Miller Huggins (1,067) as the fourth Yankee manager to win 1000 games. The Bronx Bomber skipper has compiled a 1,000-645 record during his 11-year tenure with the team.
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Frank Robinson wins his 1,000th career game
Nick Johnson belts a pair of home runs in leading the Washington Nationals to a 10 – 4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, giving manager Frank Robinson his 1,000th career victory.
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Frank Robinson becomes the 53rd manager to win 1000 big league games
As the Nationals beat the Phillies, 10-4, Frank Robinson becomes the 53rd manager to win 1000 big league games. The first black skipper, who has also been the dugout leader for the Indians, Giants, Orioles, and Expos, has compiled a 1,000-1,095 record in 16 seasons.
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