Breaking MLB News: First Manager Firing Comes From National League
Now that the regular season is over, organizations that missed out on the postseason dance have begun their deliberations on how to go forward. And that process inevitably involves a few managers and front office types getting their walking papers. In San Francisco, the Giants have fired manager Bob Melvin.
The San Francisco Giants announce they have dismissed manager Bob Melvin. pic.twitter.com/iDhdmQdmrZ
— MLB (@MLB) September 29, 2025
The Giants were in contention for a playoff spot earlier in the season. They were briefly tied for first place in the NL West on June 13th, and were sitting nine games over .500 as late as July 11th just before the All-Star Break. In fact, they even picked up the 2026 option on Melvin's contract on July 1, as they were still in possession of a Wild Card berth.
But the team fell off badly in the second half, going 40-50 over their final 90 games to finish at 81-81, far back of a postseason spot.
They fell short of the playoffs in each of Melvin's two seasons in San Francisco, and he was relieved of his duties with one year left on his contract.
"After meeting with ownership, I met with Bob today to inform him of my decision,” president of baseball operations Buster Posey said in a statement. "On behalf of the organization, I want to express my appreciation to Bob for his dedication, professionalism, and class. I wish him all the best."
Melvin, 63, is a three-time Manager of the Year, with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2007, and the Oakland A's in 2012 and 2018.
Some possible replacements have already been floated, including former Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker, Cleveland Guardians associate manager Craig Albernaz, former Giants catcher Nick Hundley and current San Francisco first-base coach Mark Hallberg.
