MLB podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Chicago owner Reinsdorf fires VP and GM, might move team; 7 MLB teams to possibly relocate; plus more news

On his last day as Chicago White Sox, vice president Ken Williams (pictured) along with general manager Rick Hahn were both fired after the game at Guarantee Rate Field in Chicago on Tue Aug 22, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the MLB with Stephen Ruderman:

#1 Stephen talk about the housecleaning that’s been going on over at the Chicago White Sox as owner Jerry Reinsdorf has fired his top brass starting with longtime vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn. Reinsdorf said that this season has been disappointing and that was the one of the big reasons the for firing. Also infielder Tim Anderson says he want Tony LaRussa to return as manager.

#2 Relocation has been the newest thing in MLB first the Oakland A’s now the White Sox are considering relocation they have their eye on moving to Nashville but not so fast the Baltimore Orioles are considering Nashville as well.

#3 There are seven big league teams considering relocation do you think that’s why Commissioner Manfred is not charging a relocation to the A’s or are the exception?

#4 Stephen, talk about Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora going onto the field and telling Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander to hurry up and pitch in the second inning when Verlander’s pitchcom earpiece malfunctioned. Verlander was later swore at Cora for telling him to hurry up.

#5 A’s owner John Fisher said that the team is not for sale, Fisher in an interview today with the Las Vegsas Independent Journal said the A’s have lost significant amounts of money this season. Fisher added that his goal is to build and find a new home for the team.

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