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Braves keep coaching staff intact after Walt Weiss' first season

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Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Braves keep coaching staff intact after Walt Weiss' first season

Summary

The Atlanta Braves will retain their entire coaching staff for the upcoming season, following manager Walt Weiss' first year. Weiss, who took over after Brian Snitker's retirement, led the team to an NL East title but was eliminated in the NLDS. The coaching staff includes Tim Hyers as hitting coach, Tony Mansolino as bench coach, and Jeremy Hefner as pitching coach, all returning for 2027. This decision comes amid recent front office changes, including the hiring of Dana Brown as a senior adviser with amateur scouting.

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By the Numbers

•Walt Weiss retained entire coaching staff after first season as manager.
•Braves won NL East but were eliminated in the NLDS.
•Tim Hyers returns as hitting coach despite team's poor walk rate.
•Dana Brown hired as senior adviser with amateur scouting.

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Walt Weiss has been around the Atlanta Braves organization for much of his baseball career. He was a player with the team from 1998 through 2000. Weiss returned to the Braves as the bench coach in November 2017 and was with the team when they won the World Series. After Brian Snitker retired following the 2025 season, Weiss was named the manager. […] The post Braves manager Walt Weiss not firing anybody after first season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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