ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Brian Snitker, who led one of Major League Baseball’s cornerstone franchises to six consecutive division titles from 2018-23 and a World Series championship in 2021, will not manage the Atlanta Braves in 2026, he and the team announced on Wednesday.

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Snitker, who turns 70 on Oct. 17, has spent 49 seasons with the Braves organization, serving in a variety of roles including player, coach, instructor and managing the club since 2016. Snitker, who turns 70 this month, will spend his 50th year with the team as an advisor.

The news conference to announce Snitker’s decision was described as a celebration by Braves chairman Terry McGuirk and general manager and president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos. Snitker was emotional at

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