Atlanta Braves fans have officially had enough. After a brutal 13-11 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Braves Country is in full revolt, and manager Brian Snitker is firmly in the crosshairs.
What should have been a smooth getaway-day win turned into a total collapse. The Braves led 10-4 at home before watching the bullpen implode. Snitker called on closer Raisel Iglesias, but the outing spiraled into disaster. Many fans joked they’d have preferred Enrique Iglesias on the mound.
Snitker’s Postgame Comments Add Fuel to the Fire
Instead of taking accountability, Snitker passed the blame onto his players.
“You gotta do your job and play better… It’s a horrible loss… They should be miserable too,” Snitker said.
The tone didn’t sit well with fans, who were already fuming. Many took to social media demanding that Snitker not even board the team flight to San Francisco.
Is Snitker the Only Problem? Fans Say No
While Snitker bears the brunt of the backlash, fans are also pointing fingers at GM Alex Anthopoulos. Critics argue he gave out early extensions to players like Austin Riley, Michael Harris II, and Spencer Strider, while letting stars like Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson walk.
Despite building a strong young core, none of the recent signings have delivered in crunch moments. Braves fans feel the front office has prioritized the wrong pieces.
Calls for a Total Reset Grow Louder
It’s not just about losing a game. Fans are frustrated with the lack of urgency, the deflection in press conferences, and what they see as poor leadership from the top down. Some are even floating the idea of bringing in Chipper Jones or making Chris Sale and Ronald Acuña Jr. player/coaches, just to reignite some passion.
And one thing’s clear: fans don’t want another Atlanta Brave insider calling the shots.
What’s Next for the Braves?
The calls to fire Brian Snitker are growing louder. Whether the front office listens or sticks with tradition remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: Braves fans are out of patience.
Until changes are made, many say they’re done watching. And in a city that bleeds baseball, that’s a warning the organization can’t afford to ignore.
