Amidst the Atlanta Braves managerial buzz, Hall of Famer Chipper Jones told 680 The Fan that he has no interest in managing his former club. He did, however, make mention of possibly joining the staff as a hitting coach. It would not be Jones' first appearance on the staff. Beginning in 2021, he took on a part-time role as the Braves' hitting consultant. So, while Jones has ruled out managing the team, there is still a possibility he serves the team in some capacity.
The 2025 MLB postseason field is set with all 12 teams - six apiece in the American League and National League - having punched their tickets to October baseball. The final day of the regular season saw the Cleveland Guardians and Toronto Blue Jays clinch the AL Central and AL East, respectively. That pushed the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees to Wild Card spots. The Cincinnati Reds nabbed the final NL Wild Card spot despite falling to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.