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Here are some of the guys they could look at to fill their vacancies: The Stabilizer: Stephen Piscotty Age: 28 Hits: Right Plays: Right Field 2019 stats: . line with 13 home runs and a 0.6 WAR in 393 PA Contract Status: $28.5 million through 2023 with a $15 million club option for 2024 ($1 million buyout) How it works: Piscotty is coming off a relatively poor season, but he has an appealing contract, he's at an age where he's unlikely to decline, and his career wRC+ is a sturdy 112. He's not a star by any means, but he's a set-it-and-forget-it right-fielder who would bring some certainty to a group that isn't overflowing with it. Continue to Article

November 13, 2019 3:31:pm EST

Less than a week after his mother died, Shildt was honored for piloting the St. Louis Cardinals back into the playoffs, narrowly beating Craig Counsell of the Milwaukee Brewers to win NL Manager of the Year. Shildt earned the award in his first full season on the job, even though Counsell received more first-place votes (13-10) from the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli won the AL prize in a tight finish over Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees. Continue to Article

November 12, 2019 9:23:pm EST

Hall of Famer Tony La Russa was hired by the Los Angeles Angels as senior adviser for baseball operation on Tuesday. The 75-year-old La Russa will assist in all areas of baseball operations, including evaluations of major league baseball and development of minor leaguers, Angels general manager Billy Eppler said in a news release. "As our paths have crossed over the years, Tony and I discussed the potential of working together and we're excited to finally get that opportunity. Continue to Article

November 12, 2019 8:37:pm EST

Cavan Biggio and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. were among the lone bright spots for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019 and the league certainly took notice. Biggio, who was called up from Triple-A on May 24, finished fifth in American League Rookie of the Year voting. Guerrero Jr. entered the 2019 season as baseball's unanimously highest-touted prospect and showed flashes of brilliance throughout his debut campaign. Continue to Article

November 11, 2019 7:29:pm EST

Yordan Álvarez may have gotten a late start to his rookie season, but the Houston Astros slugger left no doubt that he belongs at the head of his class. Álvarez, a 21-year-old designated hitter with game-changing power, was named the AL Rookie of the Year on Monday by a unanimous vote of the Baseball Writers Association of America. Baltimore Orioles pitcher John Means finished second in the voting. Continue to Article

November 11, 2019 6:19:pm EST

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