Giants Shake Up Leadership: Bob Melvin Let Go Following San Francisco's Postseason Absence

On Monday morning, the Giants announced the termination of manager Bob Melvin. The San Francisco team concluded the season merely two games away from the Cincinnati Reds, who secured the final NL wild-card spot, thus missing the playoffs. Over two seasons at the helm, Melvin compiled a record of 134 wins and 136 losses, with the 2025 campaign ending in a balanced 81-81. Although Buster Posey, the team's president of baseball operations, had activated Melvin's option for 2026, his firing renders that moot.Posey remarked, “After discussions with ownership, I spoke with Bob today to communicate my decision. On behalf of our organization, I wish to express gratitude for Bob's commitment, professionalism, and class. We believe a change in leadership is essential moving forward, as recent months have been disappointing and not reflective of our standards.” Following his team’s final game victory over the Rockies, Melvin responded to inquiries about his future with a simple, “no.”