Jayson Stark

Baseball writer at @TheAthleticMLB. Starkville pod. MLB Net. Winner of 2019 BBWAA Career Excellence Award. Launched hot dogs with the Phanatic. Now on Blue Sky

[Jayson Stark @jaysonst]

It's awards week!

To get you ready, here's the column I wrote in the last week of September laying out my picks for all the major awards.

Thanks in advance, as always, for agreeing with every one of these picks!

https://t.co/xfCVKK9ICe

[Chandler Rome @Chandler_Rome]

The Astros hired Brad Ausmus as their manager on Wednesday, reuniting the franchise with a familiar face while reigniting questions about the hierarchy of authority within its baseball operations department - https://t.co/7IFurJdpt1

[Charlotte Varnes @charlottevarnes]

As the Phillies look to 2027, it sure seems like Aidan Miller could be part of their Opening Day plans. Story from the GM Meetings in Las Vegas:
https://t.co/ybIh3YAyMs

[Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal]

Latest notes with @WillSammon and @katiejwoo, unlocked and free to read. https://t.co/hCtl3U4xK6

[Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal]

Could the Rangers move Corey Seager? It would be difficult — but not impossible. Column, unlocked and free to read. https://t.co/k80ACAdNNP

[Adam McCalvy @AdamMcCalvy]

There is only one Pat Murphy. He’s getting his lower body put back together after grinding through the 2026 season in pain, and he’s doing the Manager of the Year Award show on MLB Network from his hospital bed. 🤣

[Jayson Stark @jaysonst]

The AL manager vote was so close.

Here’s how each voter cast their ballots

https://t.co/ueamgvKS7F

[BBWAA @officialBBWAA]

AL Manager of the Year: Will Venable

https://t.co/NdjK95FzL9

[Jayson Stark @jaysonst]

Here’s a rundown on how each individual voter voted for NL manager of the year.

Congratulations to Murph!

https://t.co/PVgP1HiIAu

[BBWAA @officialBBWAA]

NL Manager of the Year: Pat Murphy

https://t.co/RYbq1yMZnd

[Bret Boone @theboone29]

My dad- He was my mentor, my coach, my rock. He taught me how to be a pro and more importantly, how to be a man. He was one of the highest integrity people I’ve ever known and I’m going to miss him dearly. Baseball lost a great one yesterday. R.I.P dad, I love you❤️

[Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal]

In expansive baseball ops search, Angels gather wide range of candidates. Story, unlocked and free to read. https://t.co/rNgnVaNLAj

[Jayson Stark @jaysonst]

Bob Boone.

What an amazing baseball life.
Leader
Winner
Incredible dad
And what a tough, dependable player at such a demanding position

Most games caught, MLB history:
Pudge Rodriguez 2,427
Carlton Fisk 2,226
Bob Boone 2,225

[Tyler Kepner @TylerKepner]

An obituary for the great Bob Boone, a sturdy catcher who linked generations of All-Stars https://t.co/Un1jJqDVAY

[The Athletic @TheAthletic]

MLB wants to put a deadline on free agency, but most players aren't on board.

As the league pushes for a shorter free-agency window, The Athletic anonymously polled 96 players across 23 teams.

What players had to say about the proposal and how it could reshape the offseason:
https://t.co/d9rk9m9i2f

[Sahadev Sharma @sahadevsharma]

Cubs will be very active in trying to address their rotation, but don't look for them to enter the Tarik Skubal bidding war. https://t.co/DE5DybnGrG

[Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal]

Mariners involved a select number of players in managerial search. Story, unlocked and free to read: https://t.co/aygNIyfdMo

[Jayson Stark @jaysonst]

Fun show!

[Baseball Is Dead @baseballisdead_]

The LEGENDARY @jaysonst joined us this week and we discussed everything from the 2026 Brewers’ World Series run to why he isn’t feeling optimistic about the looming lockout 👀

https://t.co/aHX3CQqKCb

[Doug Glanville @dougglanville]

Wonderful interview with @Brewers owner, Matt Attanasio! New Starkville podcast! #Brewers @MLB @TheAthleticMLB @espn #MLB ⬇️⚾️⬇️

[Jayson Stark @jaysonst]

Starkville is back!

Brewers owner Mark Attanasio hangs out with me and @dougglanville, in a fantastic conversation:

His team's life-changing journey
Baseball's labor mess
And (of course) his favorite Pat Murphy stories.

YouTube https://t.co/e18CkFi9z2

Spotify https://t.co/P1KvOoUZpe

Apple https://t.co/ndB6XE8x0p

[Jayson Stark @jaysonst]

New from me:

Could both Dusty and Bochy be unanimous Hall of Famers?

It’s one of 5 Things to Watch on the new Contemporary Era Committee ballot

It’s also unlocked and free to read

https://t.co/Gog6cgyylM

[Jayson Stark @jaysonst]

@CoachLetus @SultanOfClout But not their first championship

[Charlotte Varnes @charlottevarnes]

The Phillies hired Carlos Mendoza as infield and third base coach last month. What he’s worked on during his first weeks on the job, and his early thoughts on the group as the Phillies look to improve defensively in 2027:
https://t.co/FZqkBzNvnL