The latest MLB rumors cover Kyle Tucker's Chicago Cubs future, Rob Thomson's next steps with the Philadelphia Phillies, and the San Diego Padres' plans after Mike Shildt's sudden retirement.

Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty could be in the mix for at least a couple of those positions. Joel Sherman of The New York Post listed Flaherty and Padres pitching coach Ruben Niebla among those to keep an eye on as potential options to replace Shildt.

The projected contracts of Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber likely outweigh what the Padres are able to spend over the offseason.

The offseason is here for both the Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres, which makes them ideal trade candidates with one another. The hot stove rumor mill is bound to start heating up as more teams are eliminated from the MLB playoffs.

The Padres were not happy with the umpiring decisions which ended their season. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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