The San Francisco Giants fired manager Bob Melvin on Monday after two seasons and a 161-163 record.
Melvin, 63, missed the playoffs both years and was let go with one year remaining on his contract.
Bench coach Ryan Christenson also will not return, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, while other coaches will be considered for their previous positions once the manager is selected.
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General manager Buster Posey picked up Melvin’s 2026 option on July 1 but opted to shift gears after the team faded to an 81-81 finish.
“After meeting with ownership, I met with Bob today to inform him of my decision,” Posey said in a statement released on Monday. “On behalf of the organization, I want to express my appreciation to Bob for his dedication, professionalism, and class. I wish him all the best.
“After careful evaluation, we determined that making a change in leadership was in the best interest of the team. The last couple of months have been both disappointing and frustrating for all of us, and we did not perform up to our standards. We now turn our focus to identifying a new leader to guide us forward.”
The San Francisco Giants finished third in the National League West, 12 games behind the division-winning Los Angeles Dodgers and nine back of the playoff-bound San Diego Padres. They were two games out of the NL’s final wild-card spot.
San Francisco briefly tied the rival Dodgers for first place on June 13 at 41-29. But despite acquiring All-Star third baseman Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox on June 15, the Giants went 9-25 from July 12 to Aug. 22 to fall out of contention. They lost 15 of 17 at home during that disastrous stretch.
Melvin owns a career record of 1,678-1,588 in 22 seasons as skipper of the Seattle Mariners (2003-04), Arizona Diamondbacks (2005-09), Oakland Athletics (2011-21), Padres (2022-23) and San Francisco Giants. He was named Manager of the Year in the National League in 2007 and the American League in 2012 and 2018.
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Beginning next season, the Athletics will take the field in a bold new look: a gold alternate jersey featuring “SACRAMENTO” across the chest. Inspired by popular demand, the design pays tribute to the Club’s interim home in the Capital Region and offers a modern take on the Athletics’ iconic gold.
The jersey will be worn throughout the 2026 season and will be available for fans to purchase in the team store and online as part of the official A’s apparel lineup.
“Sacramento has welcomed the Athletics with incredible passion and support. The new ‘SACRAMENTO’ jersey is our way of recognizing that support and saying thank you to the fans, businesses, and community leaders who helped bring Major League Baseball to town,” said A’s President Marc Badain. “It’s been an unforgettable first season in West Sacramento, and this uniform is another way to celebrate the passion we’ve already felt throughout the community.”
In addition to on-field use, the gold “Sacramento” jersey will anchor special theme nights and community initiatives throughout the year, including Sacramento Saturdays. To kick off the celebration, all fans attending the April 4, 2026 game against the Houston Astros will receive a replica jersey.
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Upcoming Athletics & MLB Offseason Schedule
Tuesday, September 30th – MLB Playoffs begin
Friday, October 24th – 2025 World Series begins
MLB Free Agency begins the day after the World Series concludes
December 7-11th – MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida
Mid-November – MLB Non-Tender Deadline
Early-January – MLB Arbitration Negotiations
Mid-February – Pitchers & Catchers report for Spring Training
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