BRAVES
Snitker named manager
ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Braves named Brian Snitker manager on Tuesday, rewarding him for reversing the team's direction in his role as interim manager this season.
The Braves finished last in the NL East but won 20 of their last 30 games under Snitker, who was named interim manager on May 17 after Fredi Gonzalez was fired. Snitker had a 59-65 record, including 37-35 after the All-Star break.
Despite the strong finish under Snitker, the Braves also interviewed former managers Bud Black and Ron Washington.
Washington was named the Braves' third-base coach and Chuck Hernandez was named pitching coach. Snitker's staff also includes bench coach Terry Pendleton, first base coach Eddie Perez, hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, assistant hitting coach Jose Castro and bullpen coach Marty Reed.
Snitker, 61, was not given much long-term security. He was hired only for the 2017 season with a club option for 2018.
When Snitker, a longtime manager in the Braves' farm system, was named Atlanta's interim manager, it was widely thought the team would look outside the organization for a new skipper to take the team into its first season in new SunTrust Park.
Instead, Snitker won over the players and front office. Atlanta was 9-28 when Gonzalez was fired and appeared bound for 100 losses at 18-46 before it began a dramatic turnaround under Snitker.
RED SOX
Farrell keeps manager job
BOSTON -- John Farrell will be back as the Boston Red Sox manager in 2017.
President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski made the announcement on Tuesday, a day after the club was swept out of the playoffs by the Cleveland Indians.
Dombrowski said the season was a success after the ballclub went from worst to first to win the AL East. He also said players respect Farrell and he works well with them, so there was no reason to leave the manager waiting.
The Red Sox have an option on Farrell's contract for 2018. Dombrowski said no decision had been made on that.
ROCKIES
Three coaches to return
DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies are bringing back three coaches as they search for manager Walt Weiss' replacement.
The team announced Tuesday that third base coach Stu Cole, pitching coach Steve Foster and bullpen coach Darren Holmes will remain on staff. Those not returning include hitting coach Blake Doyle, bench coach Tom Runnells, catching/defensive positioning coach Rene Lachemann and first base coach Eric Young.
With his contract expired, Weiss stepped down after the season. The Rockies finished 75-87, their best record since 2010.
The team plans to interview external candidates in addition to internal ones such as Glenallen Hill, who finished up his fourth season as manager of the Rockies' Class AAA affiliate.
ROYALS
Pitcher Young has surgery
Kansas City Royals pitcher Chris Young had surgery to his abdominal area, pelvis and groin on Tuesday and the veteran right-hander is expected to be ready for spring training in February.
The bilateral core and right-sided adductor repair was performed by Dr. Bill Meyers in Philadelphia.
Young, 37, was an instrumental part in the Royals' World Series championship last season, and was rewarded with a two-year, $10 million contract. But Young went just 3-9 with a 6.19 ERA, quickly lost his job in the starting rotation and was relegated to mop-up duty out of the bullpen.
The former All-Star with San Diego is 79-67 with a 3.87 ERA in his 12-year major league career.
YANKEES
Sabathia has knee surgery
NEW YORK -- Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia has had surgery on his troublesome right knee.
New York head team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad performed the arthroscopic procedure Tuesday at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. The team described it as "a routine cleanup" and said Sabathia is expected to be ready for spring training.
A 36-year-old left-hander, Sabathia pitched with a brace on the knee this year and went 9-12 with a 3.91 ERA, his lowest ERA since 2012.
He is due $25 million next year, the final season of his contract.
Sports on 10/12/2016