Giants Fire Manager Bob Melvin - MLB Trade Rumors

The Giants announced Monday that they’ve fired manager Bob Melvin. They’ll spend the early portion of the offseason looking for a new skipper.

Bench coach Ryan Christenson and third base coach Matt Williams tell Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle that they will not be returning to the team in 2026, either. Both were with the Giants in those roles from 2024-25.

Pirates Sign Manager Don Kelly To Extension - MLB Trade Rumors

The Pirates announced Monday morning that manager Don Kelly has been signed to a contract extension. He was named manager back in May, after the team fired Derek Shelton, but there was never any commitment beyond the current season (despite Kelly not having an “interim” label included in his title). Today’s announcement makes it official that he’ll continue managing the team beyond the current season. Pittsburgh did not specify the length of Kelly’s new contract.

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Twins Fire Rocco Baldelli - MLB Trade Rumors

The Twins announced that they have fired manager Rocco Baldelli. “This game is ultimately measured by results, and over the past two seasons we did not reach the goals we set,” said president of baseball operations Derek Falvey, per Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. “I take personal responsibility for that. After discussions with ownership, we determined this is the right moment for a change in voice and direction.”

Carlos Mendoza To Return As Mets' Manager In 2026 - MLB Trade Rumors

Carlos Mendoza will return to manage the team in 2026, per Stearns. The remainder of the coaching staff will continue to be evaluated over the coming week.

Bruce Bochy Will Not Return As Rangers Manager Amid "Financial Uncertainty" - MLB Trade Rumors

The Rangers announced this evening that the club and Bruce Bochy have mutually agreed that Bochy will not continue in his role as manager of the club next year. The announcement adds that Bochy has been offered a front office role to remain with the organization in an advisory capacity. As relayed by Jeff Wilson of DLLS_Sports, president of baseball operations Chris Young told reporters on a call this evening that they plan to focus on youth amid “financial uncertainty,” and the sides decided to part ways due to the lack of a “clear picture” for the 2026 season.

Torey Lovullo Will Return As D-Backs' Manager - MLB Trade Rumors

The Diamondbacks are bringing back manager Torey Lovullo for what’ll be his 10th season, as first reported by Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Lovullo was already under contract for one more year after signing an extension shortly after the team won the National League pennant in 2023.

Bochy will go back to San Fran probably

Unrelated but I just heard that Chaim Bloom will be the Cardinals POBO…my condolences @Das Texan …that man is absolutely terrible lol

26 minutes ago, marlinsmaniac said:

Unrelated but I just heard that Chaim Bloom will be the Cardinals POBO…my condolences @Das Texan …that man is absolutely terrible lol

Yup, that was announced last year.

Angels To Have New Manager In 2026 - MLB Trade Rumors

The Angels are going to have a new skipper next year. Sam Blum of The Athletic reports that neither manager Ron Washington nor interim manager Ray Montgomery will return as manager in 2026.

Hiring Ron Washington never made sense to me, to be honest.

Brian Snitker Will Not Return As Braves' Manager In 2026 - MLB Trade Rumors

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 that Snitker will be inducted into the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame prior to a game next season.

Albert Pujols To Interview Angels' Managerial Vacancy, May Be "Leading Choice" - MLB Trade Rumors

Albert Pujols could be returning to Anaheim, as Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the Angels are planning to interview the future Hall-of-Famer for their managerial opening.  Beyond just being a candidate for the job, Pujols already looks like a favorite, as The Athletic’s Sam Blum, Katie Woo, and Ken Rosenthal write that “Pujols is believed to be the leading choice” for Angels owner Arte Moreno.  A source close to Pujols says “the decision may be Pujols’ to make” in regards to whether or not he’ll take the job.

Bill Schmidt Will Not Return As Rockies' GM - MLB Trade Rumors

The Rockies announced Wednesday that general manager Bill Schmidt is stepping down from his post. While Schmidt and the team framed it as a mutual parting of ways, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports that Schmidt was fired. Regardless, they’ve begun a search to bring in a new head of baseball operations from outside the organization, according to the team.

The Rockies might finally do something productive and hire from outside the organization....

Skip Schumaker The Favorite To Be Rangers' Next Manager - MLB Trade Rumors

Grant adds that former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker, whom the Rangers hired as a senior advisor to the baseball operations department last offseason, is the current “focus” in the Rangers’ search for a new manager.

The Mets Make Major Coaching Changes - MLB Trade Rumors

After a historic collapse to close the season, the Mets are overhauling their coaching staff. Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and hitting coaches Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes will not retain their positions next season, reported Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. New York is also not bringing back infield coach Mike Sarbaugh, reported Andy Martino of SNY. Martino also noted bench coach John Gibbons is leaving the team and catching instructor Glenn Sherlock is retiring.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/10/rangers-hire-skip-schumaker-as-manager.html

The Rangers have officially named Skip Schumaker their new manager. The 2023 National League Manager of the Year signed a four-year contract to become the 21st full-time skipper in franchise history.

17 hours ago, rmc523 said:

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/10/rangers-hire-skip-schumaker-as-manager.html

The Rangers have officially named Skip Schumaker their new manager. The 2023 National League Manager of the Year signed a four-year contract to become the 21st full-time skipper in franchise history.

Not surprised at all.

When he signed with the Rangers front office people were already speculating that he was going to be their manager after Bruce Bochy left. Doesn’t make much sense to have a young recent manager of the year winner who hasn’t even reached his prime as a manager yet, just toiling away as some special assistant to GM role. 😂

I’m actually more surprised that Gabe Kapler didn’t become the Marlins manager first. 😂

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On 10/4/2025 at 4:54 PM, SirFishFan said:

I’m actually more surprised that Gabe Kapler didn’t become the Marlins manager first. 😂

Honestly, same.

Mike Shildt Steps Down As Padres Manager - MLB Trade Rumors

In a surprising move, Padres manager Mike Shildt has announced he is stepping down from that role, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego-Union Tribune. The decision was Shildt’s, Acee adds. He has managed the club for two years and had two years remaining on his contract.

“The grind of the baseball season has taken a severe toll on me mentally, physically and emotionally,” Shildt wrote in a letter to the Union-Tribune. “While it has always been about serving others, it’s time I take care of myself and exit on my own terms.” He went on to thank the Padres organization, president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, and the players for his time with the team and wished them future success.

Angels Hire Kurt Suzuki As Manager - MLB Trade Rumors

The Angels’ managerial search is over, as the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports that former big league catcher and current Halos special assistant Kurt Suzuki has been hired as the team’s new bench boss.

Suzuki was one of multiple former Angels players who was linked to the managerial vacancy.  Albert Pujols emerged as the initial candidate for the job and was seen as the favorite, before news broke yesterday that Pujols wouldn’t be the hire.  As per reports from both Heyman and The Athletic’s Sam Blum, Pujols and the Angels couldn’t line up on a contract, as well as on “coaches and resources,” in Heyman’s words.  Longtime Angels outfielder Torii Hunter was another candidate for the job but he also fell out of race yesterday.

Giants To Hire Tony Vitello As Manager - MLB Trade Rumors

The Giants and University of Tennessee head baseball coach Tony Vitello have agreed to a deal that will see Vitello become San Francisco’s new manager, according to Baseball America’s Jacob Rudner.  The Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly, Brittany Ghiroli, and Ken Rosenthal reported on Saturday that Vitello and the Giants were getting close to an agreement, with ESPN’s Jeff Passan adding that a decision one way or the other would come within 24-to-72 hours.

Orioles Close To Hiring Craig Albernaz As Manager - MLB Trade Rumors

Twins To Hire Derek Shelton As Manager - MLB Trade Rumors

Nationals To Hire Blake Butera As Manager - MLB Trade Rumors

Mike Maddux Leaves Rangers, Joins Angels' Coaching Staff - MLB Trade Rumors

Braves Name Walt Weiss New Manager - MLB Trade Rumors

Padres Hire Craig Stammen As Manager - MLB Trade Rumors

Don Mattingly Will Not Return As Blue Jays' Bench Coach In 2026 - MLB Trade Rumors

Rockies To Hire Paul DePodesta To Run Baseball Ops - MLB Trade Rumors

The Rockies are hiring Paul DePodesta as their new front office leader, report Ken Rosenthal, Brittany Ghiroli and Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Thomas Harding of MLB.com first reported that DePodesta was a strong candidate, while ESPN’s Jeff Passan noted shortly before The Athletic report that the sides were close to a deal.

It’s a stunning hire. DePodesta has worked with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns for a decade. He has not been the general manager with the Browns. His relatively vague title has been chief strategy officer. DePodesta has worked under a few general managers in Cleveland — the past five of which have come under executive vice president and GM Andrew Berry. He has seemingly held a high-ranking scouting/player acquisition position without ever having the top spot in football operations.

The Browns have made the playoffs twice in the past eight years and are coming off a 3-14 season that had them in last place in the AFC North. They’re currently 2-6 and at the bottom of the division as they’re amidst another rebuild.

Before his move to the NFL, DePodesta was a high-ranking baseball operations executive. He’s probably most famous for his time as the assistant general manager with the A’s under Billy Beane.