• Mike Maddux to interview with Cubs today: Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux is next up as the Chicago Cubs search for a new manager. Maddux is slated to interview today. Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum and Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin have already been interviewed to replace Mike Quade, who was fired by new president of baseball operations Theo Epstein.

• Cardinals interview Francona: Former Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona has interviewed with the St. Louis Cardinals for their manager opening, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was made. Francona managed the Red Sox for eight seasons and left after they wasted a nine-game September lead in the AL wild-card race.

• Red Sox to interview Alomar, Lovullo, Lamont: The Boston Red Sox plan to interview Torey Lovullo and Gene Lamont for their managerial opening. They team said Tuesday they will be interviewed this week along with Cleveland bench coach Sandy Alomar Jr., whose interview today was announced earlier.