Atlanta president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos spoke to reporters (including David O’Brien of The Athletic) yesterday in an end-of-season press conference yesterday and covered a variety of topics. Much of the focus, however, was on Brian Snitker’s decision to step down as manager and the impending hunt for a new manager. Anthopoulos made sure to emphasize that … [Read more...] about Alex Anthopoulos Discusses Managerial Vacancy, Offseason Plans
Brian Snitker Will Not Return As Braves’ Manager In 2026
The Braves will have a new manager in 2026. Brian Snitker has informed the team that he will not continue in the dugout beyond the 2025 season, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. Snitker will remain with the organization as a senior advisor but will hand over the reins in the dugout to a new hire. The Braves formally announced the decision just minutes after Passan’s report and added … [Read more...] about Brian Snitker Will Not Return As Braves’ Manager In 2026
14 Players Elect Free Agency
Now that the season is over, we’ll start seeing several players choose to become minor league free agents. Major League free agents (i.e. players with six-plus years of big league service time) will hit the open market five days after the end of the World Series, but eligible minor leaguers can already start electing free agency. To qualify, these players must have been all … [Read more...] about 14 Players Elect Free Agency
MLBTR Podcast: Mike Elias On The State Of The Orioles
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias to discuss… Elias’s … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Mike Elias On The State Of The Orioles
Braves Outright Jarred Kelenic, Four Others
The Braves have begun offseason roster housekeeping. Atlanta announced they’ve outrighted five players — outfielder Jarred Kelenic, right-handers Alexis Díaz and Dane Dunning, catcher Sandy León, and utility player Luke Williams — off the 40-man roster. They’ll all be minor league free agents in the next couple weeks. Atlanta had 11 players finish the season on the 60-day … [Read more...] about Braves Outright Jarred Kelenic, Four Others