The New York Yankees are poised to enter a surprising free‑agent bidding war for Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm as the MLB offseason accelerates ahead of a Dec. 1 lockout. With a career‑worst .249/.315/.383 line in 2026 but a solid career slash of .273/.325/.410, Bohm offers 15‑20 homers and 90+ RBIs when healthy. Yankees need to upgrade third base after Ryan McMahon departs, while the market for right‑handed infield bats remains thin. Competing suitors could force New York to overpay or explore trade alternatives.
Longtime MLB catcher, manager and baseball lifer Bob Boone dies at 78, the MLB Trade Rumors source reports. A six‑round 1969 Phillies draft pick, Boone debuted in 1972 and became a premier defensive catcher, leading the league with 54 caught stealings his rookie year and earning four Gold Gloves (1978‑89). He played 19 seasons, winning a World Series with Philadelphia in 1980, and later managed the Royals (1995‑97) and Reds (2001‑03) before joining the Nationals’ front office until 2021. Boone’s legacy spans three generations, with sons Bret and Aaron—now Yankees manager—and grandson Jake all remaining in baseball.
World Series champion catcher Bob Boone, a 1972-81 Phillies icon and 1980 champion, dies at 78. The Phillies memorialize his 2,225 career games caught, seven Gold Gloves, four All-Star selections and a .412 batting line in the 1980 Fall Classic that helped clinch Philadelphia’s first World Series. Boone, a 1969 sixth‑round pick from Stanford and 2005 Wall of Fame inductee, leaves a baseball legacy through his sons Aaron and Bret, former Yankees coach and longtime MLB player, and grandson Jake, now a Mets front‑office member. The club extends condolences to his family.
The Cubs have cleared roughly $100 million in payroll and have no long‑term contracts for pitchers after 2027, prompting a shift from splurging on star arm Tarik Skubal to a holistic rebuild. President Jed Hoyer retains pitching coaches Tommy Hottovy and Casey Jacobson for continuity, while bolstering the analytics side with new pitching analytics coordinator Rylan Domingues—fresh from the Phillies, a staff that topped ground‑ball and strikeout rates last season. Chicago also adds Steve Miller as VP of international scouting, hinting at a more aggressive approach to young arms. With the Brewers’ data‑driven model as a benchmark, the Cubs aim to improve velocity, strikeouts and ground‑ball percentages through better drafting, development and staff expansion, even as they eye international talent like Japanese righty Kaima Taira.
The New York Yankees issue a moving tribute after the death of Aaron Boone’s father, former catcher Bob Boone, who died at 78. Boone, a seven‑time Gold Glove winner and four‑time All‑Star, logged 826 RBIs and 105 home runs in a 19‑year MLB career, winning the 1980 World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies and later managing the Royals and Reds. The club highlighted his lifelong contributions to baseball and his influence on Aaron, who has managed the Yankees since 2018. Family members, including brother Bret Boone, share personal condolences on social media.
Legendary catcher Bob Boone, a four‑time All‑Star and seven‑time Gold Glove winner who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 1980 World Series, dies at 78. Boone’s 19‑year MLB career spanned the Phillies, California Angels and Kansas City Royals, and he was part of a three‑generation baseball family—father Ray Boone, sons All‑Star second baseman Bret Boone and Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Teammates and Hall of Famer Mike Piazza posted condolences on X, while former teammate Greg Luzinski announced the loss. Boone’s legacy endures across generations of the sport.
Former Philadelphia Phillies catcher Bob Boone dies at 78. Boone, a key part of the 1980 World Series champion, earned three All-Star nods, two Gold Gloves and a spot on the Phillies Wall of Fame after ten seasons with the club. He also spent seven years with the Angels and two with the Royals, later managing the Royals and Reds. Boone completed baseball’s first three‑generation family: his father Ray played for Detroit, and his sons Bret and Aaron both pitched in the majors, with Aaron now managing the Yankees.
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly preparing to trade shortstop Trea Turner and outfielder Brandon Marsh this offseason, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. The moves aim to free payroll and roster space for a push to acquire Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal and other high‑profile targets, including interest in Dodgers slugger Teoscar Hernández. Potential suitors for Turner include the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels and Detroit Tigers, while Marsh could land with the Cleveland Guardians, Kansas City Royals or Pittsburgh Pirates. The trades would strip the Phillies of Turner's speed and Marsh’s defensive grit but signal an aggressive winter strategy.
The 2026 Phillies report card for catcher Rafael Marchan is a stark disappointment. Expected to take over full‑time duties and relieve J.T. Realmuto, Marchan posted a .099/.137/.165 slash line with just two homers, six RBI and a –0.7 WAR, while spending much of the year on the injured list. Defensively he excelled—above‑average blocking, framing and pop time—but his offensive struggles forced the team to revert to backup Garrett Stubbs. The Phillies now face a backup‑catcher overhaul, with Marchan’s future uncertain despite his defensive upside.
Bob Boone, the stalwart catcher who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win their first World Series in 1980, dies at 78. A two‑time Gold Glove winner and three‑time All‑Star, Boone spent 10 of his 19 MLB seasons behind the plate for the Phillies, contributing to three straight NL East titles (1976‑78) and the 1980 championship, highlighted by a two‑run single off Nolan Ryan in the NLCS and a .412 average in the six‑game World Series. He also earned five Gold Gloves and an All‑Star nod with the Angels before retiring with Kansas City. His death was mourned by family, teammates and fans.
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly targeting veteran utility infielder Ha‑Seong Kim, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury. With the left side of the infield in flux—third baseman Alec Bohm and Edmundo Sosa are free agents, and Trea Turner’s 2027 role is uncertain—the club seeks depth. Kim, 31, posted a .116/.219/.140 line and a -0.7 WAR in 51 games for the Atlanta Braves after finger surgery, but previously contributed 15.1 WAR over four seasons with the Padres and can cover third, second and shortstop. The Phillies must weigh his bounce‑back potential against other options like Mauricio Dubón while focusing on outfield upgrades.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone suffered the personal loss of his father Bob Boone, Phillies World Series champion, on Tuesday.
Bob Boone, former MLB catcher and three‑time World Series champion, dies at 78. Over a 19‑year career (1972‑1990) he played for the Phillies, Angels and Royals, earning four All‑Star nods, seven Gold Gloves and a 1980 World Series ring. He posted 105 home runs, 826 RBIs and a .254 average, later managing the Royals (1995‑97) and Reds. Bob was the father of Yankees manager Aaron Boone and former players Bret and Matt, and the son of All‑Star Ray Boone, marking three generations in the majors. Yankees fans and the baseball community are offering condolences.
Longtime MLB catcher and two‑time manager Bob Boone dies at 78. A 19‑year major‑league veteran, Boone was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1969, became their regular catcher in 1973 and helped the 1980 club win Philadelphia’s first World Series. He earned seven Gold Gloves, appeared in four All‑Star Games and logged 2,225 games behind the plate – the third‑most in history. Notably, Boone caught 120+ games each season from ages 38 to 41, a feat matched by only a few. After stints with the Angels and Royals, he managed Kansas City (1995‑97) and Cincinnati (2001‑03).
Tarik Skubal, Ha-Seong Kim, and the Philadelphia Phillies are among the topics in the latest batch of MLB rumors.
In this Future Projection mailbag, Baseball America’s Ben Badler and Carlos Collazo field fan questions about the NL East’s top prospects. They break down the impact of age on high‑school arms like Braves left‑handers Cam Caminiti and Briggs McKenzie, evaluate whether the Marlins favor power over contact in the draft, assess Mets shortstop Sammy Stafura’s secondary tools, judge if Phillies shortstop Bryan Rincon’s breakout 2026 season is sustainable, and discuss concerns surrounding Nationals shortstop Coy James. The episode runs roughly 25 minutes and includes timestamps for each topic.
Four-time MLB All-Star Bob Boone has died at the age of 78.
Bob Boone, the four‑time All‑Star catcher and former Kansas City Royals manager, dies at 78. A seven‑time Gold Glove winner, Boone spent 19 seasons behind the plate, highlighted by a .412 performance in the 1980 World Series with the Phillies and a 1989 Gold Glove stint with the Royals. He later managed the Royals (1995‑97), guiding them to a late‑season Wild Card push before a September slump led to a 75‑86 finish, and briefly helmed the Reds (2001‑03). Boone also served in the Washington Nationals front office until retiring in 2021. He was part of a three‑generation MLB family, father to Bret and Aaron Boone.
The Phillies are reportedly eyeing free‑agent infielder Ha‑Seong Kim as insurance for shortstop and utility roles, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury. Kim, a former Gold Glove utility who signed a $20 million, one‑year deal with the Braves, struggled last season with a .116 average and .356 OPS in limited action after a finger injury. With Trea Turner’s defense under scrutiny and no utility infielder locked down after Alec Bohm and Edmundo Sosa become free agents, Philadelphia could use Kim’s versatile experience—he posted a 3.8 WAR season with the Padres—to cover shortstop, third base or utility spots in 2027. The article debates whether the risk of his recent injuries is worth a contract and what role he might fill.
Baseball legend Bob Boone, 78, passes away, ending a three‑generation MLB legacy that includes his son Yankees manager Aaron Boone. A seven‑time Gold Glove catcher, Boone earned 2,264 games (third most in history) and helped the 1980 Phillies win their first World Series, famously calming closer Tug McGraw in Game 6. After a 19‑year playing career, he managed the Royals and Reds and spent 15 years as a Washington Nationals executive before resigning in 2021 over the COVID‑19 vaccine. Tributes from former GM Jim Bowden, teammate Greg Luzinski and others highlight his relentless work ethic, defensive mastery and mental toughness.
The Phillies are reportedly eyeing infielder Ha-Seong Kim, while also weighing trade options for outfielder Brandon Marsh and shortstop Trea Turner. The piece also previews what rookie Aidan Miller might bring in 2027, highlights hot‑stove chatter around stars like Acuña, Seager and deGrom, and notes Rookies of the Year Kevin McGonigle and Sal Stewart. Additional coverage includes upcoming GM meetings and players' views on the free‑agency deadline.
Bob Boone caught more games than all but two men in MLB history, winning seven Gold Gloves.
The Braves refuse to entertain trade rumors for slugger Ronald Acuña Jr., according to MLB Network, while the Phillies are reportedly eyeing Ha‑Seong Kim for a key role next season. The post also notes a light‑hearted moment of Acuña and Ozzie Albies joking during a Feb. 20, 2024 batting practice at CoolToday Park.
The former Mets and Phillies infielder has yet to make his big-league debut
The Los Angeles Dodgers claim infielder Christian Cairo off waivers from the New York Mets, filling three spots on their 40-man roster without further moves. Cairo, who never debuted in the majors, bounced from the Phillies to the Mets after a split deal and a quick DFA, then to the Dodgers. He posts a modest .236/.360/.318 line in the minors but offers strong walk rates, low strikeouts, and defensive versatility across the infield. The move thwarts the Mets' depth‑building strategy and gives Los Angeles a utility piece that could compete for a bench role in spring training.