Braves manager Brian Snitker reflects on end of 2023 season

"It was a phenomenal year for our club. It didn't end the way we wanted it to, but it doesn't always do that in this game."
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker discusses being eliminated from the 2023 postseason.
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[@mikejaxn]

It's like going back to the 90s and listening to a more talkative Bobby Cox... been a Braves fan since the days of Horner and Murphy and it's deja vu all over again (thanks Yogi)

[@qman66]

Feels like that a bit. 21 was basically 95 and now it's gonna be falling short for the next few years

[@TonyJay-qt8oe]

It's even worse because back in the day the braves didn't have to go through the Dodgers a superteam unlike the MLB has ever seen #Ohtani #Dodger☝️ #Braves👎

[@gstyle1028]

Love how u said Horner first..that was my guy!!

[@mikejaxn]

@@gstyle1028 ah yes; I'm one of those long-suffering WTBS/Ted Turner era Braves fans

[@gstyle1028]

@@mikejaxn right..B Benedict G Hubbard n company lol

[@zcorpalpha2462]

Now I will speak, Respectfully : Mr. Snitker stays in 2024, MUST be open to suggested ideas or situations that work toward a WIN. How I feel SO MUCH toward a firing 🔥, I am willing to give him a chance to take that winning season spirit and transmit it toward the playoffs & World Series. 2021 was RARE & next to Amazing ‼️ 2024 = 2021, We need to figure out what’s wrong & FAST 💨 Cause Spring Training is closer then we realize I will be watching CLOSELY, Not only as a Fan but as a Deep Dedicated Investor in the Atlanta Braves Organization ⚾️🇺🇸 Thank You ☮️

[@grmcnair1]

I have been a Braves fan since the arrived in Atlanta. It is amazing how history has started to repeat itself. Just like the dominant teams of the 90's, again we are praising the regular season and making excused for a flat uninspired showing in the post season. It looked like the whole team had taken a couple of Tylenol PM's before each game. There is too much emphasis placed on winning the NL East as it looks like the best position in the present playoff format is to be the top Wildcard ream. Obviously, we could not catch up to the fastballs as none of the vaunted power hitters could barrel up the ball. I like Snitker but in his interview he said " I don't know" a little too much for me. It is clear that baseball players cannot take a week off and be on their "A" game at a moments notice. The only way to practice for the playoffs is to play meaningful intense baseball, just look at the record of the teams that sat out a week. Just like Cox - Snit was not able to fire up the troops. There are two kind of players - regular season players and October players. Other than Riley there were no October players on the field this year. I would like to see Atlanta win but Snit is a Cox disciple and you cannot play the playoffs like the regular season and expect a level of intensity required to take on a bunch of crazies like the Phillies.

[@shwnbur77]

The Astros looked good after their bye

[@adampalmer5399]

I knew this was gonna happen when I saw every at bat we were trying to hit Homeruns instead of staying back & taking it Opposite Field like we’ve done all year & the Homeruns would’ve came with it! Acuna, Olson, Ozuna & Harris were all swinging out of their shoes every at bat!💯

[@jeremiah_12]

That approach is sanctioned by the manager and coaches. These guys didn’t even adjust to it. That’s selfish baseball. Snit isn’t the guy for this job.

[@rg11063]

@@jeremiah_12snit lead this team to be the best team in baseball statistically. Acuna broke records. They had an amazing season with the pitching issues they had all season. Just weren’t there for the post season. If people thought snit wasn’t doing his job he would have been gone along time ago 😂

[@arthurwright255]

The Braves were just overpowered and we will do it again next season. The Braves might win more than the Phillies but we have better pitching, depth, and the Phillies have more fight in them. I enjoy facing the Braves in the playoffs it's a nice little warmup before the NLCS. Looking forward to eliminating the Braves again next season. But hey, now the Braves have another long offseason to not make moves or improve. Lets go Phillies!!

[@alexwhite5697]

Dont worry us Astros fans love playing the Phillies. Certain teams just dont match up well against some teams. For some reason astros dont matchup well vs the Braves. Another WS ring on the horizon gifted by MLB by us playing the Phillies, thank you.@@arthurwright255

[@unknownunknown9296]

​@@jeremiah_12EXACTLY 💯 👏

[@ww8407]

I dont think we had one hard hit double to the gap the whole series. Ozzie was the only one that got hits with a runner in scoring position. If it wasnt for Austin Riley, this would have been even more embarrassing. There was zero offense. Still love my team. We go again next year.

[@littlebigkicker]

yea but riley got a hr but we still number 1 with the stats sry not sry love my team all the way

[@Echo-wc7sm]

I'm pretty there wasn't, Acuña hit one double but it wasn't to the gap. Looked like a completely different lineup than reg season.

[@MB-gd6be]

Was a choke job at a high level!! Inexcusable. "Nothing to hang out heads about"????

[@joeltorres518]

It’s ok bro. We will know philips pitching. Our Braves are only going up right now. We need to learn to be patient block everything out. Also need to see the playoffs as a regular season game.

[@MMMmyshawarma]

@@joeltorres518 who's phillip?

[@blainefettic6009]

They choked again

[@RYMAN1321]

This is the 90’s all over again. Several division titles yet only one World Series win

[@uahoe]

It's the 90s all over again

[@copythat7576]

Right if u listen closely to Snit interview where he emphatically says that the Braves will win the Division again. Snit claims he talks to Bobby Cox every day. THE 90'S BRAVES HAD 5 HOF NOT INCLUDING ANDREW ON THE TEAM. WON 1 W.S. IT STARTS AT THE TOP. 3 MILLION ATTENDENCE DIVISION WIN HAPPY HAPPY. JOC PETERSON WHERE ARE U

[@LetsGoThere]

Really hope this does not turn into the 90s again and they keep Snitker around too long wasting all this great talent.

[@averymartin3451]

Need a younger manager with some grit, not this “the boys have nothing to be ashamed of.” Have some fight. This series was straight up embarrassing

[@ericplummer7785]

What a complete let down and disappointment to all of us…The Fans. 104 wins regular season and then 1 win in post season ? Bats did not show up. Out hit ,out pitched and out managed. Phillies wanted it more plain and simple.

[@philalexander7902]

You can't really say the Phillies wanted it more than the Braves. That's not fair to the Braves. The Phillies simply outplayed them and were the better team.

[@ericplummer7785]

@@philalexander7902 Did I not I not say ..?? out hit, out pitched and out managed…definition = OUT Played. Plain and simple they did not execute. Nothing more to say. Good Luck Phillies.

[@joebriggs5781]

@@philalexander7902 I would say that. The Braves weren't anywhere near as locked in.

[@philalexander7902]

@@ericplummer7785 you literally said "Phillies wanted it more plain and simple." And that's what I responded to.

[@ericplummer7785]

@@philalexander7902 Point taken and I believe Phillies wanted it more and it showed . Overall execution from the Braves was not there. Game plan was not executed. The Braves played FLAT and carried no emotion after a big victory in game 2.

[@nestord8912]

We’ll be back next year stronger. Heads up braves country

[@billygolf79]

3 games in 9 days, none back to back, most MLB hitters won't keep their timing.

[@noahcarter1056]

Then you lose ! Simple

[@chrisw2514]

Excuses. Didn't stop Houston.

[@johnblze667]

More like 2 games in 10 days

[@johnblze667]

@@chrisw2514 it's not an excuse the braves only played 2 games in 10 days

[@KingKenzo215]

As a Phillies fan, I have respect for how he handles himself

[@robertknight4266]

Who handles themselves??????? 😮 WHAT QUITEBOY SNIT WITH NEW CRAZY BATTING ORDER NEXT YR AGAIN

[@CaronParisArt]

He's a nice guy but is too soft. No fire.

[@imecoli]

Class act gives credit where it's due. No finger-pointing.

[@jimk7882]

This reminds me of all but one of the 90's Braves teams albeit with much worse pitching.

[@mihaisanchez1998]

As a Phillies fan, I got plenty of respect for Brian Snitker and the Braves organization. Braves fans should their heads up. Still a bright future ahead with many of your guys signed for a long time. Phillies-Braves is one of baseball’s greatest rivalries. 🤝

[@positiveenergy92baby]

Go braves we will be back next year 100% but my goodness the Phillies have a squad they are a really good ball team I'm rooting for the Phillies to bring it home they have a great lineup my goodness go Braves see you next season

[@GAjjl]

David Justice, ex-Braves player, said that “baseball is a rhythm game, especially for hitters, and when they start the playoffs by taking 7 days off, they often lose their rhythm and it’s not good as we saw with the Dodgers and Braves this year and last.” I agree with him. Go back to the division winners and 1 wild card.

[@MB-gd6be]

I agree with 1 wildcard game, no need to have 3 games, for a WC??? Nonsense. That said. It was an utter joke by the braves. When you lose, no excuses! None! They have much to be disappointed by, this "No hanging out heads" is a joke. They choked

[@44excalibur]

As a Phillies fan, let me just say that in spite of everything, while I'm glad my Phillies did win, I also think that the Braves got screwed over by MLB in terms of the seeding. The Braves were the #1 seed and the Phillies were the #4 seed. The Braves should've played the #6 seeded Diamondbacks and the Phillies should have played the #2 seeded Dodgers. I'm not saying that it would've made that much of a difference, but I still think the seeding should be correct, like in the NFL playoffs.

[@johnnywomack3599]

Nice of you to say that. In my opinion, the Braves started declining (both hitting and pitching) after they clinched the division. The 5 day layoff didn't help.

[@adampalmer5399]

You’re a very humble fan to say that because as a Braves fan I totally agree with you. No time in the whole season do you have more than 4 days off & now they want you to be off for 8 days! They have to change the system if you’re going to keep the Wild Card this way!💯

[@overwhelmingtactician3011]

@@adampalmer5399 Nah stop that. I’ll give y’all the Seeding y’all should not have played Philly. But the pitching stunk and the batting stunk and y’all looked scared of Philadelphia in CBP besides Riley and Albies. Stop blaming the break with Houston has had it like 6 years straight. If that’s the case don’t win the division next year and let us have it… I promise we won’t play like that in CBP ever.

[@adampalmer5399]

@@overwhelmingtactician3011 1 out of 6 division winners, that’s not a very good example! I never said it was an excuse, it’s just a major flaw that everyone besides you see’s & that’s why I was talking to him, not you!

[@jeremiah_12]

@@overwhelmingtactician3011 I mean you guys earned it. I don’t blame the seeding. I blame the manager and players. They were way too casual and selfish this entire series with a dash of tightness and dare I say, apprehension. Firstly, say what you want about Harper getting doubled up that guy wanted to win. Piller was halfway home on a wild pitch, was being waved at but went back to third. Philly had a defensive alignment on Orlando Arcia where the right side had a huge hole but this guy didn’t alter his approach and swung for the fences. Game three, we just scored Ozuna, Arcia got a hit and Pillar walked, Mike swung on the first pitch for a weak groundball with Acuña coming up. 😵‍💫 These guys don’t realize or know how to play gritty playoff baseball. Topper left Marsh in to face “the wrong matchup” Marsh got a hit anyway. Snit playing Pillar, who did nothing all year, instead of Eddie was dumb, because Kevin still did nothing. Your team took it man. Enjoy it.

[@KlassicBeats1]

as much as it kills me to say this lol but the phillies are meant for october baseball, that team is so well rounded and has so much depth it's crazy. great season braves maybe next year fellas. it just hurts to be the best team all season just to play how we did in the playoffs.

[@jgeiger462]

Snitker is a 'class act', I am Phillies Fan who appreciates any losing manager to admit when his team has been beat by the opposing team, but Snitker went 'over and above' in giving the Phillies the credit in winning the NLDS. The Braves have an awesome club and will be back in postseason next year.

[@WandaPrice-z5c]

Very nice for a Phillies Fan to say!! Thank you!! Congratulations to the Phillies!

[@ClutchGene]

While Acuna Jr isn’t a class act

[@ChessemillPerezChristopher]

I'm a Braves lifer. Go Phillies!

[@tyleracreator]

W

[@bullythebooks]

@@ClutchGene Do you really blame him? He is young and despite having a record breaking season he did not show up for the post season. He could of handled it a lot worse, and I can't say I would of handled it better.

[@johnblze667]

I get it it's baseball but with this much talent getting shut down like this is unacceptable, If this were the Yankees snitker would be gone, I suppose the braves are gonna continue to underperform for years to come while snitker says *that's baseball"

[@CaronParisArt]

Snit - "Aww shucks, after we win the Division next year, we'll get em' then" God help us.. 🙄

[@marysquires7321]

Atlanta Braves is still an awesome team & will be back next year. Go Braves, get some rest & then come back and Chop On!! ⚾️⚾️⚾️

[@robertknight4266]

Oh sure until playoffs again Phillies will be there FOR A WHILE,GO...........

[@brenzotheanalog6285]

Chop is incredibly stupid

[@TheRelentlessness]

A lot to be learned from this series for the young bros. 1) Mentally prepare. Philly should have be on everyone '23 calendar from last game of '22 2 ) you cant get punched in the mouth like that and roll over. That man stared twice and cut throat twice. 3 ) You can't let Ranger own you twice with your ace being a vicious dog by your side. 4 ) Snitker, stop being so damn nice. Phillies fans in here fake feeling sorry for the man.

[@BigDogNole]

There needs to be a little more reward for a division winner that gets a bye! They sit idle for a week and lose their rhythm. The divisional series needs to be a 7 game series not a 5. And give the divisional winner 5 home games. I think that would be fair for a team that won their division and had to wait a week. It gives them the time to get their rhythm back and reward them for their efforts.

[@adampalmer5399]

I totally agree about the 7 game series & the Wild Card should only get 1 day before they start their 3 game series & then 1 day afterwards to get to the next series just like it is in the NBA. You shouldn’t we rewarded for the Wild Card, it should be difficult & that would cut the off days down to 5 which is at least a solution!

[@jzy62]

Maybe, but idk man. The astros didn’t have a single issue. Game 1 you could have an excuse for rhythm and being rusty. The rest? No way. Their big bats just weren’t swinging well. They were trying to hit the deep ball every at bat instead of taking their time and seeing what the Phillies gave them.

[@Nomadhotlier]

@@jzy62right they play 160 games a year and get rest. There is no excuse for hitting that bad. They were below the Mendoza line as a team

[@jeremiah_12]

Braves guy, in a short series, our pitching did what we asked. Had our offense showed up, we win. Spencer held these guys to 3 runs twice but our bats couldn’t hit Ranger? This performance was pathetic. Killer “I had no business starting” Pillar was halfway home on a wild pitch, got scared and ran back to third like a hoe perfectly sums up the Braves postseason. Uptight, scared, apprehensive, and kind of dumb approach-wise. Philly gave us chances but these guys all wanted to hit homers instead of stringing together hits and driving pitch counts up. Just go up there and hack.

[@jacobredmond4127]

Let’s keep the same format but the wildcard is a doubleheader, with a third game if necessary. But then one travel day between. Then back into the DS. The wild card teams shouldn’t make division winners wait for them. They were lucky to get in the playoffs imo. Idk maybe I’m just salty.

[@johntalley2023]

Braves fan here. Typical Braves it feels like. Make it to the postseason and forget how to play baseball. Only thing that was going for the Braves this year was their hitting because it sure wasn’t the pitching. Probably be the same next year.

[@RYMAN1321]

This is like the 90’s all over again. Several division titles yet also only one World Series win

[@johntalley2023]

@@RYMAN1321 No kidding, it’s like their just happy to have made it past the regular season.

[@jamiem.362]

Let the Spring Training countdown begin!!

[@darienbrown1852]

If we can stay healthy as a team we will be better next year.

[@kraggman]

Tip of the hat to Austin Riley. He was consistently the Braves best player. He was a threat all series. And that heads up play he made to complete the DP in game 2 was amazing.

[@jakemacdonald3872]

Bobby Cox 2.0

[@WandaPrice-z5c]

Very proud of what our Braves did this year!! They broke all kind of records!! Just get ready for next season and maybe we can bring the WS back to Atlanta!!!

[@tennesseelondon4623]

Not without serious changes. You could also try to be a Browns fan.

[@Name-jw4sj]

You're proud of another first round exit?

[@bullythebooks]

@@Name-jw4sj Yeah because a 5 game series totally reflects how good a team is, not holding the mlb slugging record, tying for most home runs single season history, having the best record all year, and several other records being broken.

[@Name-jw4sj]

​@@bullythebooksAnd none of that matters if you lose in the first round. Only thing that matters is winning.

[@stewartwilbanks4294]

His lackadaisical attitude rubs off on the players

[@BlindVeganRescue]

Did it rub off when they won the WS?

[@henrywatts6533]

And Ozzie has to stop being too nice to every runner that makes it to 2nd base jesus dude its the playoffs not June. Enough chatting and smiling with the opponents

[@shemmue0311]

Not even mad, just disappointed . Winning 100+ games 2 years in a row and not winning a round in the POs while looking like absolute dogshit is embarrsing.I don't expect them to win the WS every year , but do what other great cores do IE Astros & Yankees . Yeah they leg an egg once in a while but 9/10 times they atleast make the LCS , make the WS , win 2 or 3 .This core is not going to be broken up , but the message needs to be sent this is unacceptable in October. If I am AA I shitcan Snit to lose to the same team a division rival no less in the same exact fashion 2 years in a row is a fireable offense. Promote Ron and give him a shot a redemption .

[@RYMAN1321]

The Dodgers have company now LOL Also won 100 games and the division by 16 games yet also fell to their rival

[@zachduplechin8352]

Wasted season especially with the offense we had.

[@pagpatpottsy26]

Well I'm disappointed but I'm still proud of the Braves.

[@jess2690]

The most pathetic playoff trip I’ve seen. All the records breaking offense could do is a couple run. We should have been swept. Thx for choking again.

[@christianramirez5788]

THE PHILLYS ARE BRAVE 💪

[@imamisfit445]

Just say...We got beat by the better team.'

[@jasonnibert5647]

Absolutely ridiculous! 20s braves are right in line with the 90s braves. Best team they've ever had and still managed to choke

[@noahcarter1056]

They didn’t choke , the dodgers choked.

[@jasonnibert5647]

@@noahcarter1056 Oh no, braves most certainly choked. 14 scoreless innings, at home, from one of the most prolific offenses in history. Then go into Philly and look like chumps too. That's definitely choking when it matters most

[@BlindVeganRescue]

This was not the best Braves team ever. Don't be a mook.

[@jasonnibert5647]

@@BlindVeganRescue Which one was better then?

[@BlindVeganRescue]

@@jasonnibert5647 the team that won the WS

[@kushclarkkent6669]

This team needs a leader. The boys played scared the entire series.

[@justinbateman1909]

Not Snitkers fault the boys were absolutely awful at hitting. Bottom line is the players win the games.

[@mikesuggs1642]

Somebody needs to pour a bucket of cold water on his smile! A playoff series is not another day at the Office!

[@averymartin3451]

Exactly

[@jacksoncurtain9612]

The Braves need to make serious tweeks overall. The 2021 squad had mature player leadership and gamers. AA let Freeman depart and then DS. The team is to young and immature. They lack dependable SP outside of Spencer. MF is erratic, Morton goes down during every post season since being a Brave. They need to make serious trades and acquisitions all around. Honestly, i would start with Acuna and get a huge trade return after an epic season. Secondly, I would invest in a very good SS to solidify that spot for years. Turner has made the Phillies even better than last year. The Braves are to focused on the HR hits and again were unable to score with the small ball hits. This is a culture issue at this point. AA is the guy that can get it fixed but needs a bigger budget to work with.

[@ww8407]

Anyone who wants to trade Ronald Acuna Jr. should be in an insane asylum and should never watch baseball again in their life..

[@stevengarrison1019]

As a phillies fan , Acuna is a diva. He's not a leader like Freeman & never will be

[@darienbrown1852]

It happens to the best of them. Just regroup and grind during the off season.

[@noahcarter1056]

Take your ass home , it’s over with

[@unknownunknown9296]

Coach Snitker maybe a "class act" kind of guy. These are mature/positive/respectful comments he's giving, but he ain't the guy for the job!!!! He's a clone of "Bobby Cox!" As a die-hard braves fan, we're sick and tired of seeing the same ol bs damn near every year. In 2021, was the first time in a long time that the Braves played "REAL" baseball and that's why they won it all. But, what happened next year and this year?!!!!! Back to the same ol BS!!!!! NOT ONLY THAT, GET ELIMINATED BY THE SAME TEAM TWICE!!!!! Smh. We need a new manager, hitting coach and pitching coach!!!! Otherwise, history is just going to keep repeating itself over and over again.

[@bobmyers3547]

Better team won. Snit class act. Go Phil’s

[@CaronParisArt]

Snit's asleep, that's why you guys love him. I would rather him have more fire personally.

[@michaelsingleton4520]

Team had no Heart during this playoff. And apparently no brain with Snit.

[@katzhunter4473]

The braves don’t have an alpha! Plain and simple!

[@joshmasterson4730]

Snit said the same crap last year and will say the same thing next year when they get bounced by the philsagain in the nlds...cant decide if he juat cant motivate or have a compatwnt plan for a series or our guys just choke when the lights get brighter

[@BlindVeganRescue]

What do you want him to say you mook?

[@jai2256]

Hmmm I am scratching my head is it really possible to forget how to hit or are the Phillies just that much better...!?

[@bamapaul2736]

Please off season trade Elder

[@keduran99]

I say we use him in relieve… we can get a solid inning or 2 out of him before he starts eldering all over the field

[@chriss.2978]

the offense cracked under the pressure. They weren't playing confident at all.

[@paulinedye5479]

Still my favorite team no matter what... you BRAVES had an AWESOME SEASON and you all should be PROUD OF HOW FAR YOU HAVE COME... ❤❤❤

[@joeltorres518]

Acuña was so close. But we should practice how to get more singles than hit bombs all the time. I saw the whole season this was tough. But thank you

[@adampalmer5399]

That was the problem in this series We were trying to hit Homeruns every at bat & that’s why we kept popping up instead of staying back & taking it opposite field like we did all year!

[@JBruceAlmighty]

Murphy had the only good approach base hit when he hit it opposite field through 1st and 2nd, and it occurred in the LAST inning of the series. 😂

[@joeltorres518]

@@JBruceAlmighty we actually had chances to score and we didn’t take advantage. We left the whole package on Strider n strider pitched better than his first game

[@jeremiah_12]

@@joeltorres518 Mike and Orlando had the wrong approach that killed rallies. Pillar even ran halfway home, stopped, and ran back to third while Realmuto was still trying to scramble back. That was a sure run. You need some guys with that edge that will galvanize the squad.

[@joeltorres518]

@@jeremiah_12 we need to learn to be more patient and instead of a full swing use more the wrist. Idk it’s really tough to say. Being at the plate with all the pressure being the best team in the season. Next year I know we take out the Phillies forsure.

[@RYMAN1321]

This 104 win season and winning the division by 14 games only to get bounced in 4 games in the divisional round by your rival (again) makes this entire season meaningless. It’s not a given they’ll get back again. Same with the Dodgers, who also failed to show up against the Diamondbacks

[@AMan-vs4vs]

Why didn't acuna steal some bases or something

[@BlindVeganRescue]

Why didn't you read the box scores and see he did you mook?

[@AMan-vs4vs]

Both suck

[@timlassiter4283]

Phillies wanted it more

[@dannycreech351]

Imo braves need complete overhaul of manager and all coaches . Bring in some new blood this same ole shit ever year has done got past old .

[@MGsac98252]

What!!! Not one question about Arcia. BS

[@hennybreenssports9388]

It kinda sounds like excises but I feel like he really is at a loss for words after the year they had

[@davebriga]

Always comes.down to pitching..Braves feast on bad ordinary pitching during the season..Playoffs.different story. Don't blame time off. Phil's lost to giants and cards after having season best wins.

[@the51]

Best manager in baseball.

[@undeaddragon9292]

I'm sorry Snit but its time to retire. How bad you got outmanaged shows either your age or lack of care. This was an embarrassing series and if 2021 didnt happen, you'd be fired for it. I'll always remember the good times but please step down cause the change the Braves need starts with you

[@matthewcollins8602]

Agreed

[@jeremiah_12]

One 3-1 choke job against LA, 1 WS, and now two uncompetitive series losses to an NL East opponent? This guy isn’t it. He’s to accommodating.

[@alexisgutierrez5806]

All the teams that clinch got eliminated it has to do with the resting for almost 8 days. Because in the regular season those teams were a diff ball club. Baseball would humble you real quick. The only team that I think made it were the astros and they even struggle their first game. Bats get cold cause is no way Atlanta had a terrible offense like that after almost 300 hr in the regular season.

[@jakerittlinger440]

Over 300 HRs, but yeah man I agree

[@Slim_Ch4rles]

I mean they had 4 games in this series so I'm not sure this argument makes sense. These are professional players, they still work during that time to stay in shape. They were scared of losing coming in and the pressure got to them. They tried to match the Phillies in home runs and it showed with the amount of pop ups and swinging misses

[@FrankTheTankcerealkilla]

It was only 5 days off but ok!! Quit making excuses!! Phillies better postseason team!!

[@alexisgutierrez5806]

@@FrankTheTankcerealkilla I’m just stating the facts braves ain’t my team nobody making excuses is not like 1 team got cold all teams that clinch bats got cold it happens is baseball.

[@robertogutierrez2897]

I am a Phillies fan and I have to say that I have so much respect for Snitker. He is a straight up guy who doesn't make excuses. If we didn't have Rob Thompson, I would definitely want someone like Snitker as manager. He is a very knowledgeable baseball guy and more importantly, a top quality human being.

[@jeremiah_12]

He’s soft and didn’t have our guys prepared. He couldn’t last up North. He’s too nice and complimentary of the opponents before, during, and after. The guy doesn’t have an edge to him. Boston, NY, Philly would be too intense for the guy. I’m a Braves guy and Snit is a Bobby Cox disciple. Annoying, Snit has a 3-1 choke job to LA, 1 WS, and two uncompetitive series L’s to a divisional opponent (now turned rival)? He’s is closely mirroring Bobby Cox.

[@JBruceAlmighty]

@@jeremiah_12yes, this. There are no guys on the team that takes challenges head on like Bryce Harper. It’s no coincidence we won the WS with Joc and Soler. Those guys didn’t give a flying eff.

[@CaronParisArt]

​@@JBruceAlmightyExactly, and until we get another player or 2 like Joc and Soler, we'll be in the same boat. I don't know why more people don't see it, it's the elephant in the room.

[@bld9696]

Braves need a manager who can perform in the post-season and better starting pitching. You can go 162 and 0, but if you lose in the playoffs, you are losers. Same song, different year for the ATL. Looks like Bobby Cox 2.0.

[@Crushkirkland]

We have to make some moves this off season. I assume fried is gone. We gotta get some pitching and another bat. Most definitely gotta get a starter.

[@rg11063]

Yes. Pitching needs to get back to how it used to be. Our main pitchers were out with injuries for a good portion of the regular season, we didn’t really have good bullpen which I could tell would be the defeat in the post season. The bats this post season seemed like they being held back. Swinging at stuff that’s not close and watching strikes down the middle. Hopefully they bounce back next season.

[@Echo-wc7sm]

Fried has 1 more year on contract, likely gone after that. May get a starter but won't be anyone elite they cost too much they have guys that were drafted that they will count on in the future.

[@TonyJay-qt8oe]

I'm a Dodgers fan I just came hear to say ha ha ha 😂 see you braves fans next year when we have Ohtani and our entire starting pitchers...

[@tennesseelondon4623]

Sorry to say it but Snitker needs to be replaced. He has repeatedly made stupid critical errors when it matters, particularly lineup and pitching decisions. In fairness, he was handcuffed by poor trade decisions (lack of them when pitching staff was falling apart). They must reinforce their pitching staff. I cannot recall one with so many injuries, some of which will greatly affect 2024. I would trade Fried (too many injuries) and Acuna (generally underperforms in post season--Braves won WS without him) while they are still worth something and pick up 2 solid starting pitchers as a starting point. Acuna definitely appears to set a cavalier tone in the dugout and it rubs off on many other members of the team.

[@rockyhamilton1023]

What an incredible 162 just to choke under the bright lights in a measly 4. This honestly didn’t even look like the same team. We were flat like an expired coke. We looked like the Royals for four game straight INCLUDING game 2 we miraculously won. If we can’t play the same during postseason what the hell does it matter how great we are from April-September. FUCKING EMBARRASSING

[@markphillips8097]

Yep I agree they need to read it they are probably drinking milkshakes right now ,to let a team strut around like the phillies were doing is pitiful they know they are your daddy they own your pus.y ass they beat them and made them like it well I have been going through this since 1978 how they won it in 2021 is beyond me lol

[@v.j.waites7204]

your so right regular season means nothing anymore something needs to change

[@jimmywatson5961]

Watch your mouth 😮

[@JackMehoff-tg3ot]

It happens , that's how it goes

[@RYMAN1321]

But….. I like flat soda LOL

[@DebbieElaine]

Thanks for a great season. Glad Snit doesn’t make excuses. The Braves just didn’t hit. Still love my Braves. Looking forward to next year. ⚾️⚾️🪓🪓⚾️⚾️🪓🪓⚾️⚾️🪓🪓⚾️⚾️🪓🪓

[@robertknight4266]

Not a SNIT FAN, HELP!!

[@adamguardado5122]

they are still my team no matter what they need to get too more pictures to help them they are still going to be good the Phillies i don't think they will win against the Astros

[@jeremiah_12]

Pitchers????

[@averymartin3451]

Too laid back - ain’t got that dawg in him

[@domino2009ful]

In the words of the GREAT JOE TORRE…it’s usually not the best team that wins in the postseason, it’s usually the HOTTEST team

[@angelolagrutta4679]

Lol Mets am I right

[@yelton21]

Curious if snitker was calling pitches halfway in season..a lot of bad decisions and where was kranitz s at when a pitcher really just needed a hug or calming when a true player on a team walks to mound to settle a pitcher down..THATS being human unless Braves are above that or are you snitker or kranitz because EVERYTIME I see games of pitching issues which by the way we’re a lot I saw kranitz stay in dugout eating seeds or donuts something but LAZY as I’ve seen the team be to only hustle 2 or 3 innings out of a nine inning game or only when they need to try and score but to only fall from pen or lineup folding up…many can see a few players in a slump but…AN ENTIRE TEAM…IM TO OLD IN THE GAME FOR 50 yrs TO KNOW WHEN I SEE A ORGANIZATION JUST FOLD UP FOR SOME LEGAL OR ILLEGAL REASON TO PASS ON A VICTORY TO ANOTHER.SOMETHING IS GOING ON WITH MLB..REASON OUR FAMILY AND SEVERAL OTHERS HAVE SOLD THEIR A LIST SEASON TICKETS.

[@robertilardi6290]

Better approach to the playoffs more intensity that's on you skip. Stop talking about just winning the division win the World Series.

[@Sportsr4lyfe93]

Gutless manager always too little to late and cannot spark a fire. And yes they do have a lot to hang their heads on pathetic display once again

[@BlindVeganRescue]

Tell us you lost your braves bet without telling us.

[@robertknight4266]

Heard Donald Duck might be NEW MANAGER NEXT YEAR ,WHATS THE DIFF!😅

[@robertknight4266]

Bring back the rocker in dugout LEO PITCHING COACH FOR BOBBY COX

[@nicholusevans5836]

Hitters have to hit. Runners on1st and 3rd NO OUTS in the ninth. Everybody knows what happened next.There went the whole season right there.....

[@johnsmith4589]

Phuckin’ Phillies…🙄

[@christianramirez5788]

GO HOUSTON ASTROS WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS

[@CenterField10]

As a Phillies fan he’s a good manager!

[@robertknight4266]

He sucks bottom line, my friend has a monkey he wants a try out !

[@FaStFoRwArD191]

I put more passion into my job that I hate than this lineup had this series. I’d say they must feel humiliated but I think that might be giving them too much credit. Thank god for the falcons, may not be great but it actually looks like they want to win

[@philosopher1a]

2 years in a row same team same result .. amazing Go Phills!

[@umoabasute9424]

The Atlanta Braves' postseason performance has been called into question, with some fans suggesting that the team choked under pressure. Critics are pointing fingers at the manager and calling for their termination. Despite their success in the regular season, the Braves have struggled against the Philadelphia Phillies, who seem to be their kryptonite. #Choked #AtlantaBraves #PostseasonProblems #Baseball

[@jeremiah_12]

This wasn’t even a choke, because we weren’t ever in a position where we had games on them. This was an uninspired underperformance. The offense averaged like less than 2 runs per game and wasted two Strider starts. Years ago, fastballs would of never stymied this team.

[@tp5401]

Congrats to the Braves for an absolutely amazing season! Worthy adversaries! - Phillies fan

[@jogianni100]

Don’t mess w Philly fans - momentum was tepid for Braves no plate discipline in post & big mouth Arcia added gas to the volcano . Philly moves on ATL flys home .

[@no_names-]

Fire him

[@cashbrooks7223]

The black are going to have a conversation with the black neighborhood about supplements

[@kaltwies]

Choke!

[@Zebrahhh]

“Quikrete A’s,” as I like to call them, are going home 🎉

[@nodrogskram1857]

Atta boy braves!!!!!! PHILLIES ARE BETTER THAN YOU again!!!!

[@jermainesimmons2944]

I think Snit just screwed up the Braves again in Philly, which is the most hostile city to play in! Why can't they do anything right against the Phillies? WHY?!!

[@christianramirez5788]

BRAVES GOT PUNKED

[@RossAmor-s6h]

Phillies 36 hits / 11 home runs / 20 runs scored vs Braves 24 hits / 3 home runs / 8 runs scored in 4 games. Braves had opportunities to win game 1 and 4 as the Pitching kept them close and in the game with the Phillies only scoring 3 runs in each game but Braves batters produced 0 runs in game 1 and only 1 run in game 4. The 9th innings in game 4 summed up the series for the Braves as they had a big chance of a rally to push it to a game 5 decider with no outs and Ozuna on 3rd and Murphy on 1st but It was 3 up and 3 down after that and the series was lost. The Opportunities in winning a World Series don't happen every season as it is hard to always be in contention. In saying that the post season format needs to be looked at as what are the benefits of finishing either 1 or 2 - an extra home game if required - having a break is more detrimental than a benefit, Surely 1 should play 2 with the winner through to the league championship and the loser playing the winner of the series between the 3 vs 6 and 4 vs 5 series winners i.e Braves would play LA Dodgers and Phillies would play the Diamondbacks

[@kc4104again]

The underdog mentality becomes one hell of an advantage come playoff time. When you know you are expected to lose and have more to prove, you typically play better than the guy who's favored to win. Sometimes the better guy can't shake off the overconfidence and their edge is lost.

[@chesteralexander4363]

You win or get beat trying! Snit said it best, the Braves "got beat". Phillies pounded the top part of the zone to counter the low ball hitting Braves. The Braves didn't quit, so that's kudos to them. Post season baseball has stories like this that unfold in October. I recall the Braves winning the division in 1982 and NEVER lost to the Cardinals in the regular season. After Game 1 was rained out before it was official, the Cards swept them in the NLCS and then beat the Brewers in the WS.

[@calvinnelms9577]

No excuses

[@tennesseetodd9996]

Time to retire Snit. Decisions in the playoffs are different than the regular season.