MLB in brief: Ben Rice discussed | The Bat Flip turns 10

Ben Rice discussed

Some teams want him.

From Jon Heyman “Ben Rice has been about the most popular Yankee in trade talks. Teams have been asking about him regularly but the Yankees are understandably extremely reluctant to deal him” pic.twitter.com/LDMrrAlaTS

– Everything Yankees (@eyyankees) October 13, 2025

Confidence in young people

Will bosses want to spend on free agents in New York?

Yankees' faith in Jasson Dominguez, Spencer Jones will come into focus in free agency https://t.co/YgK4cC3TXy pic.twitter.com/aueRh1mN4g

– New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) October 13, 2025

Will Jack Flaherty leave?

He has an important decision to make regarding his $20M player option.

Interesting decision here for Flaherty. Take the $20M player option, or if he declines, could potentially land a qualifying offer worth roughly $22M, or hit FA without a QO and try to get more guaranteed $$. https://t.co/iweMFopHjz

– Brandon Wile (@Brandon_N_Wile) October 14, 2025

Jeff Albert in charge of hitters in New York

Will this help the Mets?

New York Mets director of hitting development Jeff Albert will be in charge of the major league team's hitting program in 2026, sources tell ESPN. Albert will be in uniform and help fill the void left by the firings of hitting coaches Jeremy Barnes and Eric Chavez.

– Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 14, 2025

Skip Schumaker is ready

He wants to guide the Rangers to the top.

From the front office, to manager of the @Rangers – Skip Schumaker is ready for the challenge.#AllForTX | https://t.co/fGPbvbj8w4 pic.twitter.com/YZ9wUwOmFY

– MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) October 14, 2025

The Bat Flip turns 10

Already?

10 Years Ago Today: The Bat Flip Heard Around The World #JoeyBatspic.twitter.com/8DYPsVxwrB

– Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 14, 2025

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