Mets hitting coach Troy Snitker shares a lifetime of insights from his World Series-winning dad
Troy Snitker Takes the Helm as Mets’ Hitting Coach Troy Snitker, having served as the Astros’ hitting coach for seven years, is transitioning to a new role with the Mets. His career, however, has largely been linked with the Braves, where his father, Brian Snitker, had an impactful managerial career. Brian took the reins in […]
Chipper Jones supports Braves icon Bobby Cox during the Brian Snitker discussion
Brian Snitker Steps Down as Braves Manager The Atlanta Braves recently wrapped up their season with a total of 76 wins, which, surprisingly, didn’t secure them a playoff spot. Right after the Braves’ final regular season game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Brian Snitker, their longtime manager, announced he would not be returning for the next […]
Braves’ Brian Snitker no longer serves as manager four years after the World Series
Brian Snitker Transitions to Advisory Role with Braves The Atlanta Braves have announced that Brian Snitker, their manager, will be transitioning to an advisory role within the team. This change takes effect on Wednesday. At 69 years old, Snitker recently completed what was essentially his ninth full season with the Braves, marking his 49th year […]
Brian Snitker steps down as Braves manager in significant move following a terrible season.
Braves Set for New Management in 2026 After an unexpected playoff-free season for the first time in eight years, the Braves are gearing up for a managerial change as they look to get back into competition in 2026. Brian Snitker, who previously led the team to a World Series win, has transitioned to an advisory […]
Brian Snitker rips Braves’ Ramon Laureano for ‘unacceptable’ mistake
On Thursday, the Braves missed a golden opportunity with a failed suicide squeeze attempt and ultimately lost to the Mets in an error-riddled extra innings game. Outfielder Ramon Laureano was down 3-2 after overrunning Jeff McNeil’s walk-off hit, but Jarred Kelenic failed to bunt on a ball that was well out of the zone and […]
Braves manager Brian Snitker hit in groin by Ozzie Albies foul ball
Brian Snitker went straight for Snickers. The Braves manager was standing modestly in the Atlanta dugout in the bottom of the fifth inning when an errant foul ball hit him in the groin area. Ozzie Albies’ pitch was foul straight at 68-year-old captain Snitker, who tried to block the ball with his hand at the […]
Braves’ Brian Snitker didn’t bring family to Philadelphia over ‘hostile crowd’
The City of Brotherly Love lives up to its nickname, at least according to Braves manager Brian Snitker. Atlanta’s captain said he did not bring his family to Philadelphia for Friday’s Braves-Phillies opener because of the “hostile” nature of the crowd at Citizens Bank Park. Snitker taunted Philadelphia fans before the end of spring training. […]