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Braves' Snitker Weighs Retirement Amid Managerial Uncertainty

9/13/2025

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Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, 70, is considering retirement after a 65-81 season.
Conflicting reports exist about his return in 2026, though general manager Alex Anthopoulos confirmed Snitker will stay with the organization.
ESPN's Buster Olney named four potential successors: Walt Weiss, David Ross, Mark DeRosa, and Skip Schumaker.
Ross has a mixed record but took the Cubs to the playoffs in 2020, while Schumaker was the 2022 NL Manager of the Year.
Snitker's decision will significantly influence the Braves' future direction.

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Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, 70, is considering retirement after a 65-81 season.
Conflicting reports exist about his return in 2026, though general manager Alex Anthopoulos confirmed Snitker will stay with the organization.
ESPN's Buster Olney named four potential successors: Walt Weiss, David Ross, Mark DeRosa, and Skip Schumaker.
Ross has a mixed record but took the Cubs to the playoffs in 2020, while Schumaker was the 2022 NL Manager of the Year.
Snitker's decision will significantly influence the Braves' future direction.