Two Veteran MLB Managers Fired Before 2025 Postseason

The 2025 MLB regular season concluded with significant managerial changes as the Minnesota Twins and San Francisco Giants both dismissed their managers following underwhelming performances. The Twins fired Rocco Baldelli after a disappointing 70-92 season, marking a sharp decline from previous years that included three AL Central titles and a postseason series win in 2023. Twins president Derek Falvey cited unmet goals over the past two seasons and a needed change in direction. Meanwhile, the Giants parted ways with Bob Melvin after two seasons with the team, finishing 81-81 in 2025 and failing to meet organizational standards, according to Giants president Buster Posey. Both organizations emphasized the need for new leadership to guide them forward, with no immediate timeline for replacements. These firings represent early moves in what could be a broader series of managerial changes across the league ahead of the 2025 postseason.