MLB Brief: A’s owner won’t sell | Chad Green is approaching a comeback

This has been obvious all along, despite all the heartfelt chants (and T-shirts) from Oakland fans, but A’s owner John Fisher said it on the record: “I have not considered selling the team.”https://t.co/SxiFiAgcBp

—Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) August 23, 2023

#BlueJays manager John Schneider says Chad Green will pitch again at triple-A this weekend, possibly with a back to back

From there, he could join Jays. Rosters expand Sept 1, but sounds like timing depends more on Green’s readiness

— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) August 23, 2023

“I don’t wanna talk about it.” …Andrew McCutchen is now staring directly at 300 homers. OK, he’s probably looking away. But you get the point. Here’s more on his performance last night and what awaits: https://t.co/jipp6QNWZi

—Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) August 23, 2023

Terry Francona isn’t one for a retirement tour.

It was surprising a manager of Francona’s caliber even landed in Cleveland at all, writes @ZackMeisel.

If this is it, Guardians baseball is better for having Francona choose them to continue his career.https://t.co/kiPHwSQv4x

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) August 23, 2023

I love this story.

The heartbeat of baseball—on the field, in the stands—remains undefeated.

And in a more important context, let’s celebrate the value of an encouraging word for those around us. https://t.co/gqKWmv0rBZ

—Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 23, 2023