MLB in brief: Joey Votto would be ready to leave Cincinnati | Ross Atkins will speak to the media tomorrow

Joey Votto reportedly ready to leave Cincinnati

If the Reds want him, his #1 option is to stay in town.

Alex Verdugo wants to progress

It’s about time, yes.

Angels GM loses his right arm

Everything is going well in Anaheim.

The Angels announce that assistant GM Alex Tamin will not return.

He was GM Perry Minasian’s second in command, and had come over with him from Atlanta.

The Angels say it was a mutual decision. They’re now without an AGM and will likely need to make a hire.

— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) October 6, 2023

Who will win the divisional series?

The fans are speaking out.

Ross Atkins will speak to the media tomorrow

But the president of the Blue Jays, unlike his CEO, will wait. It will go to Thursday in his case.

#BlueJays announce they are holding their end-of-year availability with Ross Atkins tomorrow morning

— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) October 6, 2023

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge in the running for hitter of the year

Nine players per league are nominated. You can see the list hereFor those who are interested.

Kevin Gausman back in his slippers

He bought his pumpkins and has obviously turned the page on 2023, which is normal.

First day home in a long time, straight to Target for “Pumpkins”….. I have become fully domesticated

— Kevin Gausman (@KevinGausman) October 6, 2023