The Miami Marlins have chosen a new manager.
Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough will have his first managerial job at the Major League level with the Marlins in 2025, according to ESPN‘s Alden González.
McCullough was chosen from a list of reported candidates that included the Detroit Tigers bench coach. Jorge LombardoCleveland Guardians bench coach Craig Albernaz, Texas Rangers associate manager Will Venable, San Francisco Giants manager Alyssa’s neck, and former Marlins bench coach Luis Urueta.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Shohei Ohtani n. Los Angeles Dodgers No. 17 and first base coach Clayton McCullough No. 86 celebrate after winning the NL West against the San Diego Padres at Dodger.. .
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Shohei Ohtani n. Los Angeles Dodgers No. 17 and first base coach Clayton McCullough No. 86 celebrate after winning the NL West against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on September 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. McCullough was hired to be the Marlins’ new manager.
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Venable was hired to manage the Chicago White Sox last week, while Urueta he joined coach Bruce Bochy’s staff sui Texas Rangers.
The new manager will have a clean slate. The Marlins fired Schumaker’s entire coaching staff after the 2024 season, in which they lost 100 games.
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General manager Peter Bendix recently hired former Yankees batting coordinator Joe Migliaccio as batting director.
The Marlins hired former Yankees batting coordinator Joe Migliaccio a few days ago as batting director. Here’s Marlins general manager Peter Bendix explaining why Migliaccio:
“The Yankees do a great job developing prospects, especially hitters. “Joe is a big part of this.”
—Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) November 6, 2024
Miami ranked second-to-last in MLB in earned run average (4.73) and second-to-last in runs per game (3.93) in 2024. The Marlins had the 27th-highest payroll in baseball and the 15th-best farm system in the alloy. according to MLB Pipeline. To have a chance to be competitive next season, the team will have to maximize its limited budget.
More to come on this Newsweek Sports story.
