May 19, 2009; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals manager Manny Acta (left) and pitching coach Randy St. Claire (right) stand in the dugout during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
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Arizona Diamondbacks
Apr 16, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; General view of the Arizona Diamondbacks logo on the field prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
A.J. Hinch (2009-2010) 89-123
Atlanta Braves
Mar 15, 2015; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; The Atlanta Braves logo painted on the field during a spring training baseball game at Champion Stadium. The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Atlanta Braves 10-5. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Russ Nixon (1988-1990) 130-216
Baltimore Orioles
Sep 30, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; A detailed view of a Baltimore Orioles logo in the stands during the game against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Cal Ripken Sr. (1987-1988) 68-101
Boston Red Sox
April 20, 2013; Boston, MA USA; The Boston Strong logo on the center field wall during a game between the Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Lee Fohl (1924-1926) 160-299
Chicago Cubs
Don Baylor (2000-2002) 187-220
Chicago White Sox
Pedro Grifol (2023-2024) 89-190
Colorado Rockies
Bud Black (2017-2025) 544-690
Detroit Tigers
Alan Trammell (2003-2005) 186-300
Houston Astros
Bo Porter (2013-2014) 110-190
Kansas City Royals
Jun 20, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of the home plate tarp logo during the Boston Red Sox batting practice before the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Buddy Bell (2005-2007) 174-262
Los Angeles Angels
Phil Nevin (2022-2023) 119-149
Los Angeles Dodgers
Charlie Ebbets (1898) 38-68
Miami Marlins
John Boles (1999-2001) 165-206
Milwaukee Brewers
Del Crandall (1972-1975) 271-338
Minnesota Twins
Ray Miller (1985-1986) 109-130
New York Mets
Casey Stengel (1962-1965) 175-404
Editor’s Note: Stengel’s record was so poor as the Mets were an expansion team
New York Yankees
Aug 17, 2020; Bronx, New York, USA; A general view of rain falling on the New York Yankees logo on the first base dugout roof during a rain delay in the game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Stump Merrill (1990-1991) 120-155
Oakland Athletics
The logo of the Oakland Athletics is seen on the jersey in 2021.
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