managers
At 61, Braves Manager Brian Snitker Is the Oldest Rookie in Baseball
When Brian Snitker took over the Atlanta Braves as interim manager last May, he became the oldest first-time MLB manager since 1982. Now the title is official, but Snitker freely admits he's still learning on the job.
How to Steal £4 Million from a Singer and Almost Get Away With It
Alanis Morissette's ex-manager may be going to prison for mishandling her money—but he wouldn't be the first.
If MLB Really Wants Shorter Games, It Needs to Figure Out Instant Replay
Baseball is still trying to figure out how to make instant replay work. This year, replays are shorter, but so much more frequent that games are longer anyway.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Firing the Coach
There are an infinite number of ways for teams to make fans unhappy. So why is it that coaches and managers have evolved into the designated blame-catchers?
Leadoff Hitters Are Everywhere, And Dusty Baker Keeps Missing Them
The stereotype of a leadoff man is that he's fast and always on base, but there's more than one way to fill the spot. So how does Dusty Baker keep failing at it?
Round and Round We Go: How Palermo Has Changed Managers Eight Times This Season
In a disastrous season for the Italian soccer club, Palermo has changed managers eight times. They've even fired the same person twice
Terry Collins Waited His Whole Life For This; He'll Have to Keep Waiting
"I'm old," Collins said early in the playoffs. "Sense of urgency is right now. I either get this done right now, or I don't have a lot of shots. So it's pretty big for me."
Is It Time For Robot Managers?
The Sabermetrics movement has helped teams better analyze players. But nobody has come up with a system to identify good managers.
The Dodgers and Don Mattingly's Conscious Uncoupling
Saying goodbye to a good man is never easy, especially when he's also a good manager. But sometimes it's the right move.
The Miami Marlins Are Weird, But Maybe Not Stupid
The Miami Marlins just fired a manager they gave an extension and replaced him with their GM, who has no managing experience. It's not smart, but it won't matter.
The More The Marlins Change, The More They Stay The Same
The Miami Marlins have a promising roster and a rocky early record. They also have baseball's worst owner, which means change is coming, for better or worse.
Roy Keane and Martin O'Neill Are Just What Irish Football Needs
Every international squad should have two managers: a sociopath and a philosopher.