Rocco Baldelli Withdraws Name From Mariners’ Managerial Search
Rocco Baldelli was a candidate to be the Mariners’ next manager, but the former Twins skipper has removed himself from the search due to “family considerations,” The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports.

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MLB Trade Rumors reported on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in a story involving Rocco Baldelli Withdraws Name From Mariners’ Managerial Search. Rocco Baldelli, Ken Rosenthal, Joe Espada. Here is how the report opens:
Rocco Baldelli was a candidate to be the Mariners’ next manager, but the former Twins skipper has removed himself from the search due to “family considerations,” The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports. The news leaves former Astros manager Joe Espada and Cubs director of player development Jason Kanzler as the only two known candidates remaining for…

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- The story: Rocco Baldelli Withdraws Name From Mariners’ Managerial Search
- Who’s involved: Rocco Baldelli Withdraws Name From Mariners’ Managerial Search. Rocco Baldelli, Ken Rosenthal, Joe Espada and Cubs di
- League: Baseball
- First reported: Sunday, October 25, 2026 by MLB Trade Rumors
- Coverage: 3 outlets are covering it: MLB Trade Rumors, Yahoo Sports and ESPN
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same MLB story, as reported by 2 other outlets:
- Rocco Baldelli withdraws from Mariners manager searchYahoo Sports One of the biggest names remaining in the Mariners’ coaching search has reportedly dropped out
- Vogt shuns Mariners rumors, says he'll manage Guardians in '27ESPN Guardians manager Stephen Vogt dispelled speculation about his future, saying he'll return next season to chase an elusive World Series title.
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Rocco Baldelli was a candidate to be the Mariners’ next manager, but the former Twins skipper has removed himself from the search due to “family considerations,” The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports. The news leaves former Astros manager Joe Espada and Cubs director of player development Jason Kanzler as the only two known candidates remaining for… MLB Trade Rumors reported the story on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
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