MLB Trade Rumors

Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins is no longer in the mix for the Nationals’ top baseball operations position, reports Grant Paulsen of 106.7 FM The Fan. Hawkins is expected to remain in Chicago, where he’ll continue to work as the team’s #2 executive under baseball operations president Jed Hoyer. Hawkins reportedly interviewed with the Nats a couple weeks ago. He was viewed … [Read more...] about Cubs’ GM Carter Hawkins No Longer In Consideration For Nationals’ Front Office Job

The Orioles reached out to Cubs VP of scouting Dan Kantrovitz about a possible interview for their general manager opening, according to 670 The Score’s Bruce Levine.  However, it appears as though Kantrovitz declined the offer, as he isn’t looking to leave the Cubs organization. Kantrovitz has over 21 years of baseball operations experience, split over stints with the … [Read more...] about Orioles Notes: Kantrovitz, Dubin, Ragsdale, Rutschman

The Cubs announced this afternoon that they’ve placed outfielder Owen Caissie on the 7-day concussion-related injured list. Outfielder Kevin Alcantara was recalled from Triple-A to replace Caissie on the active roster. The move comes just one day after the Cubs recalled Caissie to the big league roster and optioned Alcantara to the minors. Caissie started yesterday’s game … [Read more...] about Cubs Place Owen Caissie On 7-Day Concussion IL

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto to … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Talking Mariners With Jerry Dipoto