COBB COUNTY, Ga. — The words rung out during a news conference announcing a shift in the Atlanta Braves organization .

"Once a Brave, always a Brave," manager Brian Snitker said. "I'm ready for this next challenge and the next stage of my career."

For nearly five decades, Snitker has been synonymous with Braves country. But after 10 years, Snitker is taking on an advisory role with the club. Fans like Wesley Gaier from Ringold reflected on a storied career. He was taking a tour of Truist Park when he heard the news the Braves would have a new manager in 2026.

"I couldn't believe it. It's a little bittersweet," Gaier said. "He deserves it, deserves a chance to retire and go out on his own terms. To me, he's a Braves legend, won a World Series, been in the organization 49 years and se

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