Giants predicted to replace Bob Melvin with AL Manager of the Year who has a 100-win season

Hunter Cookston

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The San Francisco Giants have been searching for their next manager ever since the end of last season. After a mediocre year that ended without a playoff appearance, the organization — particularly Buster Posey — felt it was time for a change in leadership.

“After careful evaluation, we determined that making a change in leadership was in the best interest of the team," said Buster Posey, the Giants' president of baseball operations. "The last couple of months have been both disappointing and frustrating for all of us, and we did not perform up to our standards. We now turn our focus to identifying a new leader to guide us forward."

Posey has also spoken openly about the traits he’s looking for in the team’s next manager.

“[It] has to be somebody that can read a room really well, understanding that there’s a lot of different personalities that you have. When you do measure those personalities, then being able to be decisive about understanding what makes each guy tick,” Posey said. “I think that can serve as potential for accountability conversations, some motivation that can be emphasized by the manager.”

One name that's emerged as a serious candidate is former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde.

“The Santa Rosa native managed nearly 1,000 games in Baltimore, surviving a rebuild and leading the Orioles to 101 wins in 2023. Hyde was fired earlier this season after the Orioles got off to a rough start. He would bring plenty of experience, having previously served as a minor league manager and big league bench coach, as well. The 51-year-old was the AL Manager of the Year in 2023,” Giants insider Alex Pavlovic wrote.

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Hyde helped guide the Orioles through a difficult rebuild and had them winning games once it was complete. Though Baltimore moved on from him after a slow start this season, many believe the decision may have been premature.

Hiring Hyde would be a strong move for the Giants — especially considering his extensive managerial experience. He’s proven he can navigate a rebuild and also manage a veteran roster, making him a solid fit for what San Francisco needs moving forward.

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Hunter Cookston

Hunter Cookston began his career as a sportswriter for the Marion Tribune, where he covered local high school football, basketball and baseball. His passion for sports started at the age of four when he played his first year of tee ball. Growing up in Tennessee, he developed a deep love for the Tennessee Volunteers and Atlanta Braves. Hunter is currently attending Tennessee Wesleyan University, where he is pursuing a BA in Sports Communications/Management.