The Atlanta Braves simply continue to struggle and cannot seem to find any traction this season. A 27-36 record? Thirteen games back in the division? Nine games out of the Wild Card? That’s not just slow start territory. That’s full-on code red if you’re a contender-turned-cautionary tale.
And yet, while heads are rolling in places like Pittsburgh and Baltimore, Atlanta’s sticking to their guns. Or maybe it’s more accurate to say they’re letting the guns retire on their own terms.
Snitker’s Legacy Still Holds Weight
Because yes, Brian Snitker—the man who’s been with the Braves organization longer than some of his players have been alive—isn’t going anywhere this season. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, Snitker’s job is safe despite a season that’s been soul-crushingly frustrating.
But let’s not rewrite history too fast. This is the same Snitker who guided the Braves to seven straight postseason appearances, including that glorious 2021 World Series title. The man has 762 wins on his managerial résumé, and he’s been leading the dugout since taking over from Fredi González back in 2016.
So no, the Braves brass isn’t pulling the eject cord now—not with his contract set to expire and retirement looming. Instead, they’re choosing to ride this thing out. One last lap around the diamond before the curtain call.
A Slow Burn Toward Braves Goodbye
And there’s something kind of poetic about that. A manager who’s spent 49 years with one organization? That’s not just rare—it’s unheard of in today’s fast-firing, results-now baseball culture. When the All-Star Game rolls into Atlanta, Snitker will be there, likely soaking in his final midseason ovation as part of Dave Roberts’ NL coaching staff. Expect a standing O and then some.
That’s not to say Braves fans are thrilled with what’s unfolding. The offense has sputtered, the bullpen’s been unreliable, and the magic of last year’s 100-win energy feels like a distant dream. But for now, the front office is choosing loyalty, legacy, and maybe just a little bit of hope.
Final Shot at Redemption?
Can the Braves still turn this thing around? Absolutely. There’s enough talent in the locker room and enough time left on the calendar. But the window’s closing fast. If this truly is Snitker’s final season, then the Braves owe him more than a retirement watch and a polite wave. They owe him one last push, one last run.
If not, the Brian Snitker era will end not with a firing—but with a farewell. And in today’s baseball climate, that’s almost more shocking.
