The Atlanta Braves have announced that their longtime manager Brian Snitker will be transitioning to an advisory role in the organization in 2026, and will step down as manager after 10 seasons with the team. The announcement also noted that Snitker will be inducted into the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame next season. Snitker, 69, led the franchise to its last World Series win (and fourth championship overall) in 2021. With Atlanta, Snitker holds an 811-668 (.548) record, and ranks third on the Braves’ all-time wins list – trailing only Bobby Cox (2,149) and Frank Selee (1,004). Snitker has been considering retirement, and said after the Braves’ final game on Sept. 28: “I’ve teetered on the fence [about retirement].