general manager theo epstein

A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein is likely to join the Chicago Cubs within the next 48 hours.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because no announcement had been made. The Cubs fired general manager Jim Hendry on Aug.

"Fire away," Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein told reporters at the start of his season-ending news conference.

And then, because he's seen how things go in Boston when a team doesn't live up to high expectations, he added, "Not literally." A day after the Red Sox completed an unprecedented September collapse, Epstein told reporters at a somber and largely deserted...

Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein began what is sure to be a busy offseason by making his first notable move of the Hot Stove season on Thursday.

The Houston Astros have received permission from Boston to speak to coaches Tim Bogar and Brad Mills about their open managerial job.

Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein also said Monday that the Cleveland Indians had asked for permission to speak to pitching coach John Farrell, but that he said he would like to stay in Boston.

The Boston Red Sox have cut struggling pitcher John Smoltz. Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein delivered the news to Smoltz on Friday.

The 42-year-old righty was designated for assignment, meaning Boston has 10 days to trade or release him.

Smoltz was roughed up by the New York Yankees in a 13-6 loss Thursday night.