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Atlanta Braves

Orioles To Hire Drew French as New Pitching Coach

Atlanta Braves have three vacancies on their coaching staff.

Bullpen coach Drew French is joining the Baltimore Orioles as their new pitching coach.

The Braves are supportive of their staff finding new opportunities. [ more ]

Boston.com

'[Boston] is one of the greatest cities to win in': Andrew Bailey talks his return to Red Sox as pitching coach

Former Red Sox pitcher Andrew Bailey returns as the team's pitching coach.

Bailey hopes to bring his experience as a former player to help Red Sox pitchers.

Bailey had success coaching Giants pitchers in 2023. [ more ]

NESN.com

Andrew Bailey Excited For Opportunity To Return To Red Sox

Former Red Sox player Andrew Bailey has been hired as the team's new pitching coach.

Bailey is excited to be back with the Red Sox and sees the opportunity as a desired one.

Bailey plans to make a major impact on the Red Sox starting rotation in 2024. [ more ]

Boston.com

Here's what Andrew Bailey's former coworker said about what he brings to the Red Sox as pitching coach

Andrew Bailey has been hired as the Red Sox pitching coach and is highly regarded by those who have worked with him.

Bailey is known for his leadership, emotional intelligence, and ability to leverage the strengths of others.

Bannister believes Bailey will make the Red Sox pitching staff feel empowered and part of the process. [ more ]

NESN.com

6 months ago

Red Sox Rumors: Boston Closing In On New Pitching Coach

The Boston Red Sox are rumored to be adding former All-Star closer Andrew Bailey as their pitching coach.

Bailey has significant experience in the role and led the San Francisco Giants to a league-best 107 wins in 2021.

The addition of Bailey comes as pitching upgrades are a top priority for the Red Sox in the offseason. [ more ]

Boston.com

4 things to know about Andrew Bailey, reportedly close to becoming the Red Sox new pitching coach

The Red Sox are close to hiring Andrew Bailey as their new pitching coach.

Bailey is credited with turning around the San Francisco Giants' pitching staff.

Under Bailey's coaching, Giants pitchers had impressive stats and individual achievements.

Bailey emphasizes accentuating pitchers' strengths and not meddling in their weaknesses. [ more ]

Over the Monster

Red Sox News & Links: Andrew Bailey To Be Next Sox Pitching Coach

Andrew Bailey is likely to be hired as the new Red Sox pitching coach.

Bailey has an excellent reputation around the league, with multiple teams showing interest in him.

Prospects Wikelman Gonzalez and Luis Peralas have been added to the Red Sox's 40-man roster. [ more ]

Boston.com

6 months ago

Red Sox reportedly close to hiring Andrew Bailey as pitching coach

Former Red Sox player Andrew Bailey is close to being hired as the team's next pitching coach.

Bailey has a close bond with Craig Breslow, who is the head of baseball operations for the Red Sox.

The Red Sox are looking to improve their pitching staff after a lackluster performance in the 2023 season. [ more ]

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MLB Trade Rumors

6 months ago

San Francisco Giants

Giants Hire Bryan Price As Pitching Coach

The Giants have hired Bryan Price as their pitching coach and Garvin Alston as their bullpen coach.

Price is best known for his tenure as the manager of the Reds, while Alston's hiring was previously reported.

Price has had success as a pitching coach with various teams and will join Giants manager Bob Melvin, whom he previously worked with in Seattle and Arizona. [ more ]

New York Yankees

Pinstripe Alley

2 weeks ago

New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 4/27/24

The relationship between Yankee pitching coach Matt Blake and Carlos Rodón improved over time despite a public incident, Gerrit Cole is still in recovery, prospect Jasson Domínguez is on a slow rehab path. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 1/24/24

The New York Yankees are making alterations to their road gray uniforms for the first time in eight years.

Pitching coach Matt Blake is excited about Marcus Stroman joining the team and praises his competitiveness and intangibles. [ more ]

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Yahoo Sports

Chicago White Sox

Sorting out options for the Chicago White Sox rotation after the Dylan Cease trade and Michael Kopech's move to the bullpen

Spring training poses challenges for pitching coaches in managing rotations and new acquisitions.

Chicago White Sox are adjusting their rotation due to recent trades resulting in multiple starting options. [ more ]

Yahoo News

Chicago White Sox

Former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks and ex-Cubs pitching coach Larry Rothschild unite on Windy City ThunderBolts

Rothschild, a former pitching coach for five major-league teams, has joined the Windy City ThunderBolts in the independent Frontier League as a pitching consultant.

Rothschild's role will involve working with the ThunderBolts' pitching staff during spring training and providing individualized assistance to each pitcher throughout the season. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

LA Dodgers

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Not Worried About Pitch-Tipping as Regular Season Nears

Yamamoto's grips were visible on the center field camera during his game, potentially allowing viewers to predict his pitches.

Pitching coach Prior emphasizes the importance of identifying and addressing pitch-tipping behaviors to prevent opposing hitters from gaining an advantage. [ more ]

Troy Record

New York Mets

Ex-ValleyCat Adrian Houser reunited with Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner: 'He's kind of the same guy'

Adrian Houser has a history with Mets executives David Stearns and Jeremy Hefner, showing familiarity within the team.

Jeremy Hefner, the Mets' pitching coach, is known for his calming demeanor and effective communication with pitchers. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Ex-ValleyCat Adrian Houser reunited with Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner: 'He's kind of the same guy'

Adrian Houser has a history with Mets executives David Stearns and Jeremy Hefner.

Jeremy Hefner is known for his calming demeanor and effective communication with pitchers. [ more ]

Mets360

New York Mets

Remembering pitching coaches Rube Walker and Mel Stottlemyre

Rube Walker was an excellent defensive catcher and a superb handler of pitchers.

Walker put a big emphasis on conditioning for his pitchers and fine-tuned their pitching repertoire. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco Giants

New Giants pitching coach Price details traditional approach to game

New coaching staff brings balance of old and new-school philosophies.

Pitching coach Price emphasizes the need for pitchers to go deeper into games. [ more ]

McCovey Chronicles

San Francisco Giants

SF Giants News: Alex Cobb hoping to be back before All Star break

Alex Cobb is optimistic about his rehab timeline and hopes to return before this year's All Star break.

The San Francisco Giants have not given a timeline for Cobb's return to ensure he fully recovers. [ more ]

NESN.com

Red Sox Coach Andrew Bailey Details How He Evaluates Pitchers

Andrew Bailey evaluates pitchers using multiple factors such as biomechanics, usage, and pitch-shape.

Bailey focuses on understanding strikeout, watch, and damage to find areas for improvement. [ more ]

NESN.com

Andrew Bailey's Philosophies Open New Doors For Red Sox Pitching

Andrew Bailey returns to the Red Sox as the team's pitching coach.

Bailey aims to reshape the future of pitching within the Red Sox organization. [ more ]

Boston.com

Why pitching coach Andrew Bailey believes Red Sox don't need to add another starting pitcher

The Red Sox believe there is enough talent in their current starting rotation.

The team's new pitching coach is confident in the abilities of the pitchers and believes they have the potential to improve. [ more ]

Boston.com

'I think I was the worst guy on the roster last year': Garrett Whitlock reflected on his down 2023 season

Garrett Whitlock acknowledges his disappointing performance in 2023 and vows to step it up.

Whitlock battled elbow injuries and had an unreliable performance on the mound last season. [ more ]

NESN.com

4 months ago

Red Sox Have Simple Priority When It Comes To Pitching Staff

The Boston Red Sox have made changes to their starting rotation during the offseason, including the addition of new pitching coach Andrew Bailey.

Bailey prioritizes 'strike-throwing' as the key to revamping Boston's staff and suppressing runs. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

4 months ago

Major League Baseball

Orioles Announce Coaching Staff

The Orioles have announced their 2024 coaching staff, including three new hires.

The new hires include Drew French as pitching coach, Mitch Plassmeyer as assistant pitching coach, and Grant Anders as major league development coach. [ more ]

NESN.com