All 30 MLB managers, ranked

Bochy is now on the shortlist of the most successful managers in MLB history, winning his fourth World Series last year. He helped orchestrate a complete turnaround in Texas with a 22-win improvement during the regular season. Incredibly, Bochy has advanced to the World Series with three different organizations, showing a masterful feel for players, bullpens, and in-game strategy. It should be noted that Bochy is sub-.500 during the regular season in his 26 years, but he's done incredibly well when the stars have aligned on his roster.

Cash's success since becoming Tampa Bay's manager in 2015 has been nothing short of superb given the team's constraints. The Rays have now made the playoffs in five consecutive seasons despite one of the lowest payrolls in baseball, and Cash continues to push all the right buttons as a player developer and on-field tactician. He has two Manager of the Year Awards to show for his efforts.

Counsell routinely overachieved as the Brewers manager from 2015-2023, making five playoff appearances in six years. The light will shine much brighter after moving south to the Cubs, a team with a bigger payroll and expectations. Counsell has done a terrific job blending analytics with his feel after playing in MLB for 16 seasons, and could be the perfect fit for the talented Cubs roster.

Hinch successfully guided a rebuilding Astros roster to a World Series from 2015 to 2019, and he's well on his way to doing the same with the Tigers. While Hinch has yet to have a winning season in Detroit over three years, the farm system is one of the best in the game and young players like Spencer Torkelson, Kerry Carpenter, and Tarik Skubal have hit the ground running under Hinch.

Cora couldn't have had a louder arrival as an MLB manager, winning 108 regular season games and the World Series in 2018. His stay since then has been rockier, with the Red Sox roster shedding talent and Cora also seeing a season-long suspension in 2020 for his participation in the Astros sign-stealing scandal. He remains one of the most respected managers in baseball, but Cora's back is against the wall heading into 2024 after two losing seasons.

Few managers in MLB history have seen more regular-season success than Roberts, who has led the Dodgers to the playoffs in each of his eight seasons and won seven division titles. Unfortunately, the team's playoff success has been fleeting, with only one World Series ring to show for it. Roberts seems generally well-liked by his players, but his playoff tactics have often been questioned. He could be on the hot seat if the Dodgers don't win the World Series in 2024 following a historic offseason.

Atlanta has enjoyed a true resurgence under Snitker, bringing a young team along to win the World Series in 2021 followed by back-to-back 100-plus win seasons. The Braves have won the NL East in six consecutive seasons, a great feat considering the storied rivals in the division. While Snitker might not appear to employ new-age methods, analytics has been the backbone of the team's player development and front-office moves.

Boone has often been a whipping boy in New York, yet he's also led the Yankees to the playoffs in five of his six seasons at the helm. The fiery manager enters arguably his most important season with expectations raised in New York but also perhaps the toughest division in baseball. The success is impressive with a .585 winning percentage, but it might not be enough.

Melvin has a wealth of managerial experience with 20 seasons, including those in Seattle, Arizona, Oakland, and San Diego. He made the playoffs eight times and often under difficult circumstances, but the Padres moved on after an underachieving 2023 season. His even-keeled demeanor has been valuable with the right rosters, and the Giants are hopeful his new, more traditional voice can lead them back to the playoffs.

After years in the dugout with the Marlins organization and Cubs, Hyde was named the manager of a rebuilding O's roster in 2019. The team is finally enjoying the fruits of their labor after several high draft picks panned out, and Hyde deserves some credit for bringing them along. Baltimore could be on the cusp of a long string of success with 101 wins and a division title in 2023, and more young players on the way.

Coming over from the Rays organization in 2019, Baldelli blends the old and new school and has had his fair share of success with three playoff appearances in five years. Baldelli has done a fine job developing young talent in Minnesota and also overcoming injuries to major players like Byron Buxton. More playoff success is expected of Baldelli going forward after breaking through last season.

Lovullo has guided multiple resurgences in Arizona, leading the Diamondbacks to the playoffs in his first season in 2017 and again in 2023. There have been some dire days in between, including a 110-loss season in 2021, but Lovullo is widely respected by his players and has shown an ability to develop young talent.

Philly instantly saw more success in 2022 after replacing Joe Girardi with Thomson and continued to see success with a 90-win season in 2023. The team's stars have been very complimentary of the former bench coach with over 30 years of coaching experience.

Perhaps Servais hasn't received the credit he deserves in eight seasons with the M's. He's led the team to five winning seasons, but the M's have only one playoff appearance to show for it as the Astros have dominated the AL West recently. His understanding of pitching is clear with the development of Seattle's outstanding pitching staff, but the team needs to take another step forward for Servais to survive in the Northwest much longer.

Shildt was unceremoniously booted from St. Louis following the 2021 season despite making the playoffs as manager in three straight years. He made the most of those teams, including two 90-plus win seasons, but didn't have many fans in the front office. After the Padres underachieved yet again in 2023, Shildt was promoted. San Diego is hopeful Shildt can get the most out of his squad in 2024 as he did in St. Louis.

Washington served as Rangers manager from 2007-2014, leading the team to two AL pennants. Since then he's been one of the most respected assistants in the game with Oakland and Atlanta, and is getting his second opportunity as manager at age 71. Washington has long been a favorite of players for his defensive teachings and straightforward style, which could be welcome for the struggling Angels.

Schumaker couldn't have performed any better in his first season as Marlins manager, leading the team to 84 wins and a playoff berth despite major offensive issues. He's looking to guide the team now under a new front office, facing many of the same challenges that he did last season.

Bell comes from a famous baseball family as a third-generation MLB player and second-generation MLB manager. His tactical moves have often been questioned, but Cincinnati's player development looks clearly on track after several breakout performances during the team's 82-win 2023 season. Cincinnati has three winning seasons in five years under Bell.

Washington's talented roster underachieved with Martinez at the helm in 2018 and early 2019, before turning their season around with the likes of Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, and Juan Soto. Their magical season culminated with a World Series ring, but the organization has been nosediving since then with four straight losing campaigns. The team's lack of player development over that time is perhaps more on the front office than Martinez, but there has also been little of note in Washington aside from C.J. Abrams' development.

Schneider was in the right place at the right time to become Toronto's interim manager in 2022, helping the team to a playoff berth after going 46-28. He made the playoffs again last year with an 89-win regular season, but the Jays still fell well short of expectations. With time running out on the team's core stars in Toronto, Schneider faces significant pressure to find playoff success this year.

It's hard to get a full read on Kotsay's managing capabilities in Oakland after two seasons, and few other managers envy him. He's guiding a team that has not only undergone a complete teardown but is also possibly moving out of Oakland in the near future. The job for Kotsay at this point is to lead the team's foundational players in the right direction, and his effort has been strong thus far.

Murphy takes over for Craig Counsell in Milwaukee, and could be the perfect fit for the young team given his experience. He served as interim manager for the Padres in 2015, but has earned his stripes as a college and minor league coach. The situation in Milwaukee could be easier for Murphy to navigate after serving as the team's bench coach since 2015.

Marmol arrived with a bang in 2022, going from young bench coach to division winner. However, the team so several major coaching departures following that season and face-planted to 91 losses last year. Marmol could be entering a make-or-break year after things went south on him last season, with several preventable issues that unraveled under him.

Shelton has been in the crosshairs since becoming Pittsburgh's manager in 2020, posting back-to-back 100-loss seasons in 2021-2022. The team showed modest improvement with 86 losses last year. The team's player development has been a mixed bag under Shelton, but the expectations will be higher soon with several top prospects set to arrive.

Kansas City was one of baseball's biggest disappointments in Quantraro's first season as manager, losing 106 games. The former Indians and Rays coach did enact more forward-thinking philosophies in KC after the team fired Mike Matheny, and he has much more to work with in 2024 after a busy offseason.

A former pitching coach, Black enters his eighth year as Rockies manager after serving in the same role for nine seasons with the Padres. There seems to be no bottom to the Rockies after losing 103 games last season, though Black can't be faulted for the team's poor roster. However, his hesitancy to stick with young players and very traditional pitcher usage are perhaps not the best fit any longer for a rebuilding team in Colorado.

Grifol's first season as manager of the White Sox couldn't have been a bigger disaster, with the team losing 101 games after entering with high expectations. Several players on the roster talked of unrest in the clubhouse, which falls on Grifol's shoulders even if he wasn't the cause. The team shed talent in the offseason, and Grifol could be next.

A strong hitting catcher over 10 MLB seasons, Vogt has big shoes to fill in Cleveland replacing Terry Francona. He also has only one year of coaching experience as Seattle's bullpen and quality control coach last season, so it remains to be seen how Vogt will perform as he's thrown into the fire.

Espada has plenty of MLB coaching experience, biding his time as a minor league and MLB coach with the Marlins, Yankees, and Astros. After coming up just short in previous managerial interviews, Espada succeeds Dusty Baker as Houston's manager.

Mendoza served as Yankees bench coach from 2020-2023 after time as a minor league manager and infield coach. He's been well-regarded in coaching circles, but it remains to be seen how he will fare with a Mets organization that's now in a mini rebuild.