Houston announced the former Tigers and Angels manager Wednesday. He leaves the Yankees’ bench after three seasons, with an AL Central title and a 386-422 managerial record behind him.
The Yankees left-hander had a bone spur removed after two injured-list stays in 2026. Brian Cashman described the recovery timetable Tuesday at the general managers meetings.
The club says tickets were sold out by 11 a.m. EST Wednesday. Sunday’s Kansas City semifinal remains at 3 p.m. on ABC, with official watch-party listings available.
His sports grill opened in 1992, during his playing prime. Broadcasting, coaching and an annual Suns honor extend a Phoenix connection that began on the court.
Pat Murphy becomes the first manager to win three consecutive BBWAA awards. Will Venable edges Kevin Cash by 13 points after Chicago improves by 24 wins.
Minnesota announced the trade with Las Vegas, pending a physical. The reported price is a 2027 third-round pick for a quarterback with 20 touchdown passes this season and experience in Kevin O’Connell’s system.
Buffalo sends a 2027 second-round pick for Amani Hooker and a fifth. Indianapolis deals Josh Downs to Kansas City and Keenan Allen to San Francisco, while an agreed Ebiketie trade falls apart.
The Rams receiver has 70 catches for 715 yards in seven games. Sean McVay expects an extended absence after Sunday’s win at Washington; a completed IR transaction has not been announced on the team’s transaction page.
The seven-time Gold Glove winner helped Philadelphia win its first World Series, caught for 19 major-league seasons and carried a family baseball tradition into managing and the front office.
