Minnesota Twins Fire Manager Rocco Baldelli After Seven Seasons

The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli after seven seasons, during which he led the team to three American League Central Division titles but failed to advance past the AL Division Series. Baldelli, who won the 2019 AL Manager of the Year award, was dismissed following back-to-back disappointing seasons culminating in a last-place division finish in 2025. Twins president Derek Falvey praised Baldelli's integrity and leadership but acknowledged the need for change to improve the team's future prospects. On the same day, the San Francisco Giants fired manager Bob Melvin after two seasons, citing a poor September stretch that cost the team a playoff berth. The Giants' president, Buster Posey, emphasized the team's failure to meet performance standards and the search for new leadership. Additionally, the Texas Rangers parted ways with Bruce Bochy, the active wins leader, marking a significant managerial shakeup across MLB.