Braves manager: David Ross, Mark DeRosa and Skip Schumaker to watch

Will Brian Snitker retire as manager in the next few weeks? It's looking increasingly likely at this point.

If that happens, it's clear that the Atlanta Braves will have an important decision to make. Who's going to try to bring this talent-filled club to the promised land?

There could be some big names in town. After all, it's a good club that can bounce back, Alex Anthopoulos has both hands on the wheel and 2025 could really be seen as an anomaly.

Speaking of which, in a piece on the subject, Buster Olney (ESPN) raised several names to keep an eye on… including Walt Weiss, the bench coach. I've seen his name come up a few times now.

From skippers possibly managing their final games to front office execs facing uncertainty, we break down looming decisions for a number of teams.https://t.co/dcd9vfYeT9

– Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) September 10, 2025

David Ross was named in the text. He's had calls to take bench-coaching jobs for the past two years, but it hasn't happened. Is this his second chance as manager, it will take place in Atlanta? Who knows.

I could see him in Baltimore, if the job ever opens up.

Mark DeRosa is the Americans' man at the World Baseball Classic, but will a Major League club go after him even if he works on TV? And if so, would it be a big club like the Braves?

At the same time, if the Yankees did it with Aaron Boone…

Skip Schumaker would be perfect for a club like Atlanta. If the Rangers keep Bruce Bochy and the Cardinals keep Oliver Marmol, I can see the Braves having a good chance of convincing Skip to come to town.

He's got a Manager of the Year award behind his tie and he deserves it. He'll get another chance somewhere…

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