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Bob Melvin has lost his job as manager of the Giants
Charles-Alexis Brisebois
Bob Melvin has lost his job as manager of the Giants
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Here we go.

After seeing dissatisfaction in his locker room following a difficult 2025 season, Buster Posey made an important decision regarding Bob Melvin, a manager he himself didn't hire as the Giants' boss of baseball operations.

He chose not to bring him back in 2026.

Melvin, a native of the San Francisco area, had seen his boss activate his option for 2026 in recent months. However, the end of the season was too difficult to decide to keep him.

After two years in San Francisco, Melvin will have to move on. And it's the right decision, in my opinion.

Let's just say Melvin's star has faded since his heyday in Oakland. He spent two years in San Diego (2022 and 2023) before the Padres agreed to let him sign with San Francisco for the 2024 season.

At his last two signings, his club (A's and Padres) agreed to let him go even if they could keep him…. but there he was just fired. Is he becoming less and less popular?

Of necessity, rumors will swirl around Bruce Bochy, who may not return to the Rangers in 2026. Because Buster Posey loves him, I wouldn't rule that out – and neither would Bob Nightengale.

Speaking of managers, the Pirates also chose to extend their man's contract. Don Kelly, who arrived during the season, has done well and is loved by his players.

I wonder if Paul Skenes likes him. But in general, he's loved.

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