With a little more than two weeks left in the regular season, it’s not only playoff berths and awards races that have yet to be determined. Throughout the industry, jobs are at stake.



The Red Sox already have fired Dave Dombrowski as president of baseball operations, and the outcome of the regular season likely will influence the directions of numerous other franchises.



The following list of teams in potential flux is not necessarily complete. As always, surprises are possible. Underlying tensions with some clubs might bubble to the surface. An initial flurry of moves might create a snowball effect.



In any case, there is much is to be resolved.



Chicago Cubs



All season, the question has been: How far do the Cubs need to advance in the postseason for Joe Maddon to keep his job? Do they need to win one round? Two rounds? Their second World Series in four years?



Well, if the Cubs miss the playoffs entirely – after holding a...