As the Los Angeles Dodgers seek a repeat World Series title this month, and as the San Diego Padres likewise pursue a championship, a fallen ex-powerhouse from the National League West will be working tirelessly behind the scenes to improve their chances in 2026. The San Francisco Giants didn’t have the 2025 season they expected, but they think a new manager will alter things for the franchise next year.
The Giants fired manager Bob Melvin on Monday after two seasons at the helm. And as Dodgers fans soaked up the news as if it were LA sunshine, their merriment was quickly interrupted by a much more ominous report coming out of San Francisco.