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Braves GM grabs attention with Brian Snitker revelation

Brian Snitker recently made the decision to step down from his role as Atlanta Braves manager. Although he is remaining with the ball club as a senior advisor, Snitker will no longer manage the ball club.

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Braves GM: No candidate list yet for manager

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said Saturday he hopes to move quickly as he begins his search for a successor to Brian Snitker as manager but that he has not conducted any interviews.

Alex Anthopoulos News / Sporting News / October 4

Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos reveals $64M Gold Glove shortstop is top offseason priority

The Braves are going to have a hole at the shortstop position this offseason. GM Alex Anthopoulos has an idea of who he wants to go after.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 4

Jarred Kelenic’s Braves Stint Ends: Anthopoulos’ Worst Move?

Earlier in the week, Jarred Kelenic was outrighted to Gwinnett and elected free agency, officially ending his short and forgettable stint with the Atlanta Braves.

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Braves legend Chipper Jones gets brutally honest on potentially replacing manager Brian Snitker

Chipper Jones has made it clear on where he stands on being the Braves next manager.

Chipper Jones News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 4

Chipper Jones Balks at Braves Manager Opportunity

As the offseason gets underway, the Atlanta Braves' search for their next manager is set to begin. Right now, any pick is speculative. One speculative

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 3

1 free agent Braves must pursue this offseason

2025 did not go the way that many Atlanta Braves fans thought it would. In fact, many in the Braves organization likely did not believe that their roster would miss the postseason.

Brian Snitker News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 3

Four Potential Atlanta Braves Manager Candidates

The Brian Snitker era of Atlanta Braves baseball is now left to the history books. As one chapter ends, another, under a new manager, will soon begin. However, this chapter has yet to be determined. For now, we can only speculate who the next man at the helm could be.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 3

Candidate for Braves Manager Position Off the Board, Heading to Texas

One of the speculated Atlanta Braves manager candidates is off the board. The Texas Rangers have announced that they have hired Skip Schumaker as their next manager.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 3

Chris Sale Made Most of First Two Seasons with Braves

Chris Sale has only been with the Atlanta Braves for a relatively short time. However, he’s already leaving his mark on the team in the record books. In year one, he became the fifth pitcher in franchise history to win the Cy Young Award, the first of his career.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 3

Former Braves Catcher Interested in Open Manager Role

Amidst the news of long-time Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker stepping down from being the team’s skipper, speculation has grown as to who could fill the shoes of the 2018 NL Manager of the Year and 2021 World Series Champion.

Chipper Jones News / SportsTalkATL / October 3

Chipper Jones opens up about potentially managing the Atlanta Braves

As the Atlanta Braves begin their search for a new manager following the retirement of Brian Snitker, many fans are wondering if Chipper Jones would reconsider his stance on returning to the dugout.

Alex Anthopoulos News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 3

Potential Braves Manager Candidate Connected to Anthopoulos Now Available

Another potential manager candidate for the Atlanta Braves has hit the market. According to multiple notable sources, the New York Mets have parted ways

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 3

Atlanta Braves Prospects Who Could Debut in 2026

As we get into the offseason, it’s time to start taking a look at which Atlanta Braves prospects could make an impact next season. There are always players who could make a surprise rise to the Majors at any time.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 3

At least one Braves manager candidate appears off the table

As the Atlanta Braves begin their search for a new manager, one potential top candidate already appears to be off the board. It was widely expected that once the Texas Rangers moved on from Bruce Bochy, Skip Schumaker, who served as a special advisor for Texas this season, would step into the role.

Brian Snitker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 3

Ex-Cubs skipper David Ross tosses hat in ring to replace Braves’ Brian Snitker

Former Chicago Cubs manager David Ross recently expressed interest in managing again, and he told the Associated Press that he would relish the opportunity to take over for Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / October 3

Brian Snitker Will Not Return as Braves Manager in 2026

“Once a Brave, always a Brave.” Nobody embodies that quote more than the man who spoke it on October 1, 2025, as Brian Snitker announced he would no longer be the manager of the Atlanta Braves and will transition into an advisory role for next year.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 3

David Ross: Returning to Braves 'Would Be Amazing'

While no formal interviews have been announced yet for the Atlanta Braves’ vacant manager position, David Ross is on the short list of names most believe will get consideration.

Ken Rosenthal News / SportsTalkATL / October 3

Ken Rosenthal says the obvious about the Braves manager opening

There are a slew of managerial openings this hiring cycle, and some of them are highly attractive. The Orioles have a core of exciting young talent, which is why their last-place finish in the AL East was so surprising after many pegged them to win the division.

Jarred Kelenic News / SportsTalkATL / October 2

The Jarred Kelenic experiment has come to an end

On Wednesday, the Braves announced they outrighted Jarred Kelenic to Gwinnett, which means he cleared waivers, a telling sign of what clubs think about him.

Jarred Kelenic News / Field Level Media / October 2

Braves remove OF Jarred Kelenic from 40-man among 5 moves

In their first step toward lining up personnel for the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves removed five players from the 40-man roster, including outfielder Jarred Kelenic and right-hander Dane Dunning.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 1

Braves begin roster overhaul by outrighting five players

The Braves have begun offseason roster housekeeping. Atlanta announced they’ve outrighted five players.

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Braves Announce Coaching Move After Missing MLB Playoffs

Atlanta’s 2025 season fell well short of expectations as a roster built around Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson and a veteran pitching group failed to reach October baseball.