Brian Snitker won’t return as Braves manager, sources say
October 1, 2025
Maybe a manager to look at.
28 comments
Please no
Hard pass
Basically Bob Melvin of the Southeast… meh
it says he’s going to remain with Atlanta in an advisory role, so even if it were a good idea to hire him (it isn’t) i don’t think it’s realistic
Hell no. But a lot of competition this offseason.
I would not be surprised if they hire Bob Melvin
Yeah so!! Look what he did to the braves, trade off from what we had in place already.
Okay, and?
Equally as old as Bochy, no thanks.
One of the key reasons the Giants let Melvin go was because they were too talented to lose as much as they did.
The Braves have *significantly* more talent than the Giants across the board and they won less games in 2025.
I’m not sold.
Bob Melvin 2.0
Young guns with new ideas, please.
All I see is another team in the running for any good candidates.
Buster isn’t going that route. He’s probably keep Melvin before he goes there. I’m hoping for a new face and I just trust buster and will back whoever he picks.
I wonder if he left in a “snit” ;+)
Bro was literally caught nodding off in the dugout during a game.
Did you read the article? “Will remain with the Braves in an advisory role in 2026.”
Also good lord what is with everyone wanting to bring in retreads?
Pass
Not for us I think
No, please someone younger, preferably much younger
I follow two teams. The braves and giants. Dont do that to me. Snit has lost his drive over the years. You rarely see the dude even stand up at this point let him retire
I can’t claim to be the biggest baseball fan, but I don’t know how a manager search should look. My only point of reference is the NFL, which usually has a recycling cast of HCs plus some hot names that were OCs, occasionally DCs. Usually those units over performed relative to talent, hence young guys with new ideas. Football isn’t static and evolves yearly.
For example, the rule changes give the offense an incentive to pass more/score more, so there are is a premium on CBs and pass rushers in addition to QBs and WRs (and OTs). Gone are the FB lead blockers and 240 lbs RBs. It’s all spread, 3 WR sets—“11 personal.” Then the defenses cope by getting faster and smaller—hybrid Safety/LBs, small LBs that are 225lbs and run a 4.5 40. Then it swings the other way—some offenses (SD) go large and road grader to counter to smaller/faster Ds, cat and mouse.
I don’t understand how baseball coaches could really have that many new ideas in a relatively static sport. Sure, they have pitch timers now and bigger bases—minor changes. We had “the shift” and all that. But what does a new idea look like from a sport that essentially unchanged for 149 years? Not dragging it—that’s part of its appeal. It’s timeless.
I do think SF needs a younger coach with new ideas and all that, I just don’t know what that looks like. Are there examples? Bochy won a WS in ‘23 and Baker in ‘22….so old dudes can guide to wins. I’m not advocating for a retread—I want that new, young fresh perspective. But Kapler got nothing but dogged for his approach (not defending it here).
I know a more informed fan could explain this.
Nope, all set
Snitker was very bad this year. He probably would have been fired mid season if not for his tenure and status within their org. The Braves are literally the biggest disappointment of the whole ‘25 season. They should’ve been competing for their division but instead end up 10 games under 500. I wasn’t thrilled with Melvin but Snitker was much much worse this season
28 comments
Please no
Hard pass
Basically Bob Melvin of the Southeast… meh
it says he’s going to remain with Atlanta in an advisory role, so even if it were a good idea to hire him (it isn’t) i don’t think it’s realistic
Hell no. But a lot of competition this offseason.
I would not be surprised if they hire Bob Melvin
Yeah so!! Look what he did to the braves, trade off from what we had in place already.
Okay, and?
Equally as old as Bochy, no thanks.
One of the key reasons the Giants let Melvin go was because they were too talented to lose as much as they did.
The Braves have *significantly* more talent than the Giants across the board and they won less games in 2025.
I’m not sold.
Bob Melvin 2.0
Young guns with new ideas, please.
All I see is another team in the running for any good candidates.
Buster isn’t going that route. He’s probably keep Melvin before he goes there. I’m hoping for a new face and I just trust buster and will back whoever he picks.
I wonder if he left in a “snit” ;+)
Bro was literally caught nodding off in the dugout during a game.
Did you read the article? “Will remain with the Braves in an advisory role in 2026.”
Also good lord what is with everyone wanting to bring in retreads?
Pass
Not for us I think
No, please someone younger, preferably much younger
I follow two teams. The braves and giants. Dont do that to me. Snit has lost his drive over the years. You rarely see the dude even stand up at this point let him retire
I can’t claim to be the biggest baseball fan, but I don’t know how a manager search should look. My only point of reference is the NFL, which usually has a recycling cast of HCs plus some hot names that were OCs, occasionally DCs. Usually those units over performed relative to talent, hence young guys with new ideas. Football isn’t static and evolves yearly.
For example, the rule changes give the offense an incentive to pass more/score more, so there are is a premium on CBs and pass rushers in addition to QBs and WRs (and OTs). Gone are the FB lead blockers and 240 lbs RBs. It’s all spread, 3 WR sets—“11 personal.” Then the defenses cope by getting faster and smaller—hybrid Safety/LBs, small LBs that are 225lbs and run a 4.5 40. Then it swings the other way—some offenses (SD) go large and road grader to counter to smaller/faster Ds, cat and mouse.
I don’t understand how baseball coaches could really have that many new ideas in a relatively static sport. Sure, they have pitch timers now and bigger bases—minor changes. We had “the shift” and all that. But what does a new idea look like from a sport that essentially unchanged for 149 years? Not dragging it—that’s part of its appeal. It’s timeless.
I do think SF needs a younger coach with new ideas and all that, I just don’t know what that looks like. Are there examples? Bochy won a WS in ‘23 and Baker in ‘22….so old dudes can guide to wins. I’m not advocating for a retread—I want that new, young fresh perspective. But Kapler got nothing but dogged for his approach (not defending it here).
I know a more informed fan could explain this.
Nope, all set
Snitker was very bad this year. He probably would have been fired mid season if not for his tenure and status within their org. The Braves are literally the biggest disappointment of the whole ‘25 season. They should’ve been competing for their division but instead end up 10 games under 500. I wasn’t thrilled with Melvin but Snitker was much much worse this season
The Braves sub HATES Snitker. Please god no
I think Nick Hundley can be a good manager
Apparently it doesn’t.
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He’s about to be 70 in two weeks with his Atlanta diet he can keel over any minute.