The San Francisco Giants have fired manager Bob Melvin, parting ways with Melvin after two seasons at the helm — and missing the playoffs for a fourth straight season. Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey said in a statement: “After meeting with ownership, I met with Bob today to inform him of my decision. On behalf of the organization, I want to express my appreciation to Bob for his dedication, professionalism, and class. However under the veteran manager, the Giants underperformed with his tenure ending at 161-163. He also earned Manager of the Year honored three times on both leagues, and has made eight postseason appearances with Arizona, Seattle, Oakland, San Diego and the Giants.