MLB Hires Former Cubs Exec Theo Epstein As Consultant

MLB hired former Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein as a "consultant regarding on-field matters." Epstein also will serve on MLB's Competition Committee and "work with baseball analytics experts" to "determine the likely effects of various rule changes." Epstein stepped down from his role with the Cubs last November. At the time, Epstein "expressed interest in owning an MLB team one day." But for now, Epstein will have a "direct line" to Commissioner Rob Manfred and have a "significant voice in potential rule changes" (NBCSPORTSBOSTON.com, 1/14).