From Anthony McCarron:

Almost three months after he was a finalist for the Yankees' managerial job, Don Mattingly has asked the Dodgers to scale back his responsibilities as a member of Joe Torre's new coaching staff in Los Angeles.

Mattingly was supposed to be the Dodgers' hitting coach this year, but he was replaced yesterday by Mike Easler. Instead, Mattingly is going to serve as what the Dodgers called a "major league special assignment coach."

The article cites sources close to the situation as saying that Mattingly and his wife, Kim, have decided to separate after 28 years of marriage.

Here at YB, we hope everything works out for them.

Via DJ.