First, San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey made the surprising decision to fire manager Bob Melvin after his deal was extended.

Someday in the future, when Bruce Bochy is inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame, he won’t be wearing a Texas Rangers cap. But that in no way diminishes the impact that the legendary manager had on the organization and their fans.

The Texas Rangers and Bruce Bochy “mutually agree” that Bochy will not return as manager in 2026, the team has announced. The team says Bochy has been “offered a front office role to remain with the Rangers in an advisory capacity.”

The Giants could eye a former manager if Bob Melvin gets the ax, heads might roll in Houston after missing the playoffs and a preview of the market for one of the most interesting bats in free agency.