US EditionBrian Snitker, who managed Braves to 2021 World Series title, steps down
Snitker, with 811 wins and six division titles, led the Braves to consistent playoffs and the 2021 World Series championship before transitioning to an advisory role in 2026.
- On Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves announced Brian Snitker will step down as manager after 10 seasons and transition to an advisory role next year.
- After wrestling with the choice late in the season, Snitker described uncertainty about managing another year and was informed Tuesday as his contract expired after the 2025 season.
- Having spent nearly five decades with the organization, Brian Snitker led Atlanta to 811 wins, six NL East titles, a wild-card berth, and the 2018 Manager of the Year award.
- With Snitker making his retirement official on Wednesday, the Braves' first offseason task is finding a new manager, with internal options including bench coach Walt Weiss and David Ross.
- Looking ahead, the Braves plan to honor Snitker with a hall of fame induction next year, and he said he looks forward to spring training and his new advisory role.
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Braves manager Brian Snitker to take on new role with Atlanta after 10 seasons
shutterstock_1649136889-1290168The Atlanta Braves have announced that their longtime manager Brian Snitker will be transitioning to an advisory role in the organization in 2026, and will step down as manager after 10 seasons with the team. The announcement
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With Brian Snitker making his retirement official on Wednesday, the Braves’ first order of business this offseason is to find a new manager. Most of the names being floated early on are familiar ones. Atlanta could stay in-house — as they often have before — by promoting bench coach Walt Weiss, who previously managed the Rockies. Two other popular names are Skip Schumaker and Mark DeRosa. Schumaker is one of the most respected managers in baseba…
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