The Atlanta Braves are struggling, sitting in fourth place in the NL table. They lost six games in a row, blew leads in the late innings, and then lost 11–10 after being up by six runs. And it’s not what the Braves are known for. The question that looms: Did those great years go away faster than you can say “playoff berth”?

Now, as rumors of a management shift spread through Truist Park, one name is not backing down. A familiar person still runs the dugout, someone who has been through storms and enjoyed victories in equal measure. Brian Snitker. And his hold on the team seems impeccable in a season where the margins are so small. MLB insider Bob Nightengale has revealed that the Braves manager won’t leave until 2025.

In Nightengale’s Sunday USA Today column, he wrote, “Despite Atlanta’s frustrating season in which they’re in danger of missing the postseason for the first time since 2017, manager Brian Snitker’s job appears to be safe for the remainder of the season.” Apparently, there is no “hush and huddle” advice session right now, no hard business meeting, and no plan for getting out of things.

It’s not something random. Nightengale explained it: “He has led Atlanta to seven consecutive postseasons and a World Series championship.” Even though Snitker’s seat isn’t getting hot this season, he’s not going anywhere. He has been associated with the Braves for the last 49 years. And looking back at it, the feathers he had added are undeniable.

Snitker became an interim manager in 2016 and officially stepped into the shoes in 2017. Since then, there have been triumphs, including seven consecutive playoff appearances and division titles galore. A World Series triumph in 2021 and a .552 winning percentage in over 1,380 games. Well, the numbers and achievements speak!

But hold on, there’s one more angle to this tale. The twist is that Snitker’s contract is up after this season. Nightengale also mentioned, “Snitker’s contract expires after this year when he’s expected to retire as manager and then move into a special assistant role.” So, no point in removing him and creating unnecessary chaos, right?

Despite the front office’s unexpected serenity over Snitker’s future, the on-field chaos requires quick action. Yes, the Braves just got another clean sweep. How about the front office focuses on that…

Close calls, big concerns: Braves’ slump continues

The series between the Braves and the Giants started with a hope, but it got shattered in the very first game. San Francisco won 5–4 on a Pierce Johnson wild pitch to Tyler Fitzgerald, the 10th automatic runner.

The Braves fought back and tied it after Matt Olson’s two-run homer in the sixth. But defense and bullpen issues plagued them. After a pickoff ended the ninth, San Francisco put pressure, and then a mistake by Johnson. A wrong curveball allowed Fitzgerald to score, marking Atlanta’s fifth consecutive loss. Despite a strong comeback by the Braves, they could not secure the win.

That breakdown—wild pitches, late-game mistakes highlighted team problems.

Then game 2 started, and the Braves were looking good. Bryce Elder had eight innings and 12 strikeouts, but they couldn’t score after Michael Harris tied the score. In the ninth, Matt Chapman hit a two-run walk-off homer to make it 3–2.

Now, Atlanta’s losing streak is extended to six games. You can’t blame Elder, but if your ace gives you that many Ks, you need to change. Another tight loss and another missed finish while Snitker was in charge.

Sunday’s conclusion completed the sweep and extended the Braves’ slump. San Francisco defeated Atlanta 4–3 with a two-run double and a sacrifice fly by Mike Yastrzemski. Matt Olson drove in all three Braves runs, but the offense couldn’t maintain.

Snitker’s team lost seven consecutive times, falling to 27–37 (10 games below .500). Though Olson contributed, one person can’t carry the ship.

Three games, three missed chances. A logjam is slipping south after seven losses. These tight losses aren’t just unlucky—they indicate late-game execution, bullpen trust, and situational awareness issues. Snitker will seek solutions beyond lineup changes. It might be bullpen juggling, changed matchups, or determination to shake the slump.