Why San Francisco Giants fired Bob Melvin despite picking up his 2026 option
San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin was fired on September 29, 2025, after the team finished 81-81, missing playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. President Buster Posey cited the need for "a different voice" following a disappointing season marked by a late collapse. Despite player support, Melvin's two-year tenure ended.
San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin was fired on September 29, 2025, after the team finished 81-81, missing playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. President Buster Posey cited the need for "a different voice" following a disappointing season marked by a late collapse. Despite player support, Melvin's two-year tenure ended.
