Topic: Bob Melvin

MLB's A's lose 10th straight on day of bits and Bobs

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Chicago White Sox eased to a 9-4 victory over Oakland on Thursday, condemning the Athletics to a 10th consecutive loss just hours after Bob Melvin replaced fired manager Bob Geren on an interim basis.Melvin's changes to the batting ...

Oakland A's fire Geren and appoint Melvin as manager

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bob Geren was fired as manager of the Oakland Athletics on Thursday and replaced by Bob Melvin.The A's are currently in the midst of a nine-game losing streak and sit at the bottom of the American League West ...
Former managers Bob Melvin, Manny Acta interview for Astros' manager jobBob Melvin sees the Houston Astros being in better shape than the Diamondbacks were when he became their manager in November 2004.Melvin met with the Astros about their managerial job on Friday, ...

Arizona Diamondbacks hire AJ Hinch as manager

The Arizona Diamondbacks have hired AJ Hinch as manager, making him the youngest manager in Major League Baseball since Eric Wedge was hired by Cleveland in 2002.The 34-year-old Hinch, who has no previous experience in the job, replaces Bob Melvin who was ...
Arizona makes "unconventional" promotion of 34-year-old Hinch to managerAfter firing Bob Melvin, the Arizona Diamondbacks have turned their fortunes over to a 34-year-old former catcher with no experience as a manager.A.J. Hinch was introduced as Melvin's replacement as manager Friday at a ...
Diamondbacks, 2 years removed from NL West title, fire manager Bob Melvin after 12-17 startBob Melvin's stock rose when he guided the youthful but talented Arizona Diamondbacks to the NL West title two years ago.He was dismissed on Thursday because many of ...

Diamondbacks sack manager Melvin

Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks sacked manager Bob Melvin, hoping a new hand at the helm can turn around a disappointing season for the young team. "This is a difficult decision, but I feel that our organization needs to move forward with a new ...
Diamondbacks ace Webb to be shut down for 3 weeks after tightness returns to shoulderArizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb will be shut down for three weeks in a significant setback to his attempt to recover from shoulder problems that have sidelined him ...
Ace Jake Peavy says he's happy to stay with the PadresJake Peavy sounded a bit surprised to be at spring training with the San Diego Padres. Not miffed or frustrated, just surprised.After an offseason filled with speculation he would be traded to ...
Brandon Webb picks up 20th win as Arizona ends skid; Loney leads Dodgers to another winThe slumping Arizona Diamondbacks needed a terrific start from Brandon Webb, and the ace delivered against the Cincinnati Reds.Unfortunately for Webb and the Diamondbacks, the Los Angeles ...
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