When the Cubs didn’t announce their next manager on Monday, conventional logic held that they would have to wait until after the World Series to do so. That’s because MLB has traditionally placed a moratorium on all major news in order to keep the focus on the Fall Classic, which, okay. But as 670 The Score’s Bruce Levine reported, the league appears to have softened its stance a little bit and will allow announcements on travel/workout days.
Source confirms MLB will allow announcements like new manager hirings on off/ workout days during WS .Thursday or potentially next Monday are open dates.