A Major League scout predicted this past summer that Yankees hitting coach James Rowson would be a big-league manager someday. Maybe by Opening Day 2026. The Twins are beginning a manager search and Rowson is among at least three candidates who will be interviewed, the Minnesota Star-Tribune reported Tuesday night.

After much deliberation, the Angels have decided not to take on Albert Pujols as their next manager. He will speak with the Padres next.

Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as a teenager, Hernández in 1990 became the second Venezuelan-born catcher in major-league history, joining Bo Díaz. Hernández earned a reputation as a defensive stalwart, but playing for Tommy Lasorda in Los Angeles, he found himself mostly relegated to backup duty behind Mike Scioscia and Mike Piazza.