John Schneider — Toronto Blue Jays
The average baseball fan outside of the Toronto area has probably never heard of Montoyo. Montoyo, the longstanding manager of the Triple-A Durham Bulls, is expected to lead the Blue Jays to the postseason in his fourth season as manager. Montoyo helped lead a young squad to the extended postseason in ’20 after a difficult first year with the club (67-95). The Jays arrived earlier than predicted and were poised for a big year in 2021. Despite playing more than half of their home games overseas from Canada, the Blue Jays finished 91-71. Toronto ended one game off of a playoff berth, but made even more roster improvements this offseason (Kevin Gausman and Matt Chapman). Montoyo will be charged with leading a star-studded lineup back into contention for the title… Montoyo was fired after a 46-42 start to the season and was replaced by John Schneider. Schneider is unlikely to be retained as manager in 2023, barring a deep postseason run.
John Schneider — Toronto Blue Jays
Phil Nevin — Los Angeles Angels
Joe Maddon, a three-time Manager of the Year, has enjoyed success at every stop of his managing career – except with the Angels. Maddon led the Tampa Bay Rays to the World Series in 2008 and had five seasons with at least 90 wins. Maddon subsequently proceeded to Chicago and led the Cubs to three straight NLCS trips before winning the World Series in 2016. Maddon led the Angels with two generational talents in their prime, Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani. After opening the season 27-17, the Angels lost 12 consecutive games, prompting Maddon’s resignation. Phil Nevin, a former Major League Baseball player, has been named interim manager. Before joining the Angels, Nevin managed in the Minors for seven years and was the Yankees’ third base coach for four years.
Phil Nevin — Los Angeles Angels