Dodgers Hire Pedro Guerrero as Hitting Coach After Aaron Bates Departure
What happened
According to ESPN, the Los Angeles Dodgers hired Pedro Guerrero away from the Miami Marlins to be their hitting coach. The Los Angeles Times reports that the Dodgers and hitting coach Aaron Bates have parted ways.
When it started
The source articles do not give a precise date in the text provided; a Los Angeles Times URL suggests its report is from November 6, 2026.
How it spread
The Times reported that the Dodgers and Bates parted ways, with a quote from the team describing it as "Things run their course." ESPN reported the Guerrero hire, which the Dodgers made after the Marlins had employed him as hitting coach.
Why it matters
According to an SBS report, the Dodgers were struggling with their batting average during fall baseball, which the headline describes as being in the 10% range. The team's hitting staff change follows that struggle, according to the coverage provided.