{
  "id": 19667954,
  "title": "Dodgers could lose key coach to Yankees after latest report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/dodgers-could-lose-key-coach-to-yankees-after-latest-report",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T15:29:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-could-lose-key-coach-152924710.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Yankees may be eyeing Aaron Bates, a former hitting coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers, to fill an open position on their coaching staff, according to recent reports. This potential move comes as the Yankees aim to rebuild their coaching team ahead of the 2027 MLB season.\n\nBates, who has been with the Dodgers for the past eight years, has been holding video calls with Yankees officials as they discuss his possible role as their next hitting coach. The 42-year-old has been a crucial part of the Dodgers' coaching staff, starting from his role as an assistant hitting coach and eventually becoming the co-hitting coach.\n\nBates' departure from the Dodgers is due to an inability to agree on a new contract. The team had hoped to retain him, but negotiations did not yield a satisfactory agreement. Bates spent a total of 12 years with the Dodgers, both at the minor league and major league levels.\n\nThe Dodgers are now tasked with replacing Bates, a key figure in their offensive success during his tenure. Under Bates' guidance, the Dodgers consistently ranked among the top teams in terms of runs scored, finishing fourth in MLB with 801 runs, third in batting average at .257, and second in OPS at .762 during the 2026 season.\n\nFor the Yankees, adding Bates would be a significant acquisition. The team has recently seen departures from Brad Ausmus, who took the Astros' managerial position, Tanner Swanson, who joined the Mariners as bench coach, and James Rowson, who is moving to the San Francisco Giants as their offensive coordinator. Bates' potential arrival could provide the Yankees with an experienced voice to help navigate their coaching staff vacancies.",
  "summary": "After the Yankees lost multiple coaches this week, they appear to be ready to add a former Dodger.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}