Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker mentioned that the organization plans to go without a traditional closer this season. The first-year manager said he plans to let the matchups dictate how he uses his relievers. The Marlins have no shortage of options for high-leverage spots. Dylan Floro and Tanner Scott figure to remain in the mix for late option roles after showing their upside last season. Also, recently acquired lefty A.J. Puk and former closer Matt Barnes figure to see action in the ...

Miami Marlins pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. said Monday that the team will "take a look at" implementing a six-man starting rotation, per Miami Herald's Jordan McPherson. Manager Skip Schumaker and general manager Kim Ng presented the idea to Stottlemyre, who said, "We are confident with those six guys all fighting for spots." Those players include Sandy Alcantara, Johnny Cueto, Edward Cabrera, Jesus Luzardo, Trevor Rodgers, and Braxton Garrett. Alcantara won the 2022 National League Cy ...

The St. Louis Cardinals announced new titles for three coaches heading into the 2023 season next year. Turner Ward has been promoted to hitting coach, Dusty Blake has been promoted to pitching coach and former outfielder Matt Holliday will serve as the new bench coach. Ward replaces Jeff Albert, Blake replaces Mike Maddux and Holliday will be replacing Skip Schumaker, who was hired as the Miami Marlins skipper. Holliday, 42, was a seven-time All-Star in his 15-year major-league career, and he ...

St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Mike Maddux is stepping down, while Jeff Albert has elected not to return as hitting coach for the 2023 season. "We have a lot of openings," president John Mozeliak said. Bullpen coach Bryan Eversgerd also won't be returning, while former bench coach Skip Schumaker was hired as the manager for the Miami Marlins. St. Louis plans to approach Maddux about remaining with the team in a reduced or advisory role. Assistant hitting coach Turner Ward is a candidate to ...

The Miami Marlins have decided to hire St. Louis Cardinals bench coach Skip Schumaker as their next manager. Schumaker is a first-time manager after playing 11 big-league seasons, his first eight coming with the Cardinals. He won a World Series with the organization in 2011. Schumaker was the bench coach in 2022 after four seasons as an assistant with the San Diego Padres. The Marlins' managerial position opened up this year when Don Mattingly, who had been the club's skipper for seven seasons, ...