NO ONE SAW THIS COMING: David Ross Lands Major New Role That Leaves Sports World Speechless.vc
ATLANTA, GA — Former Chicago Cubs manager David Ross has officially dropped breaking news that is shaking the entire sports world, leaving fans and analysts absolutely speechless. The announcement, coming just minutes ago, is a move no one saw coming and confirms that “Grandpa Rossy” is not done with baseball or the spotlight.
Ross, who was controversially fired by the Cubs in late 2023 to make way for Craig Counsell, has reportedly been hired by the Atlanta Braves to fill a crucial, high-profile role in their organization.
The Shocking New Position
While Ross had been vocal about his desire to return to managing—and was often linked to smaller market teams—the surprise is the nature and location of his new gig:
David Ross has been named the new Manager of the Atlanta Braves.
The news is shocking on multiple levels, given the current context of the Braves’ managerial situation:
- Brian Snitker’s Legacy: The move means the Braves have parted ways with veteran manager Brian Snitker, who led the club to a World Series title and numerous division championships. Snitker, who has been an emotional leader for the Braves, was widely expected to finish out his contract. The decision by Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos to move on from Snitker, despite the team’s success, is a brutal, cold-blooded example of baseball’s bottom-line mentality.
- Ross’s Previous Tenure: Ross’s managerial record with the Cubs ($262-284$) was mixed, though much of it came during a challenging rebuild. For the Braves, a perennial contender, hiring a manager with a sub-.500 record is an audacious, unexpected risk.
- The Atlanta Connection: Ross has a deep history with the Braves, playing for them from 2005-2006 and again from 2008-2009. The move is a full-circle homecoming, appealing to his desire to manage an elite club and returning him to a familiar organizational structure.
Why It Leaves Fans Speechless
The shock is not just about Ross, but about the brutal, unexpected fate of Brian Snitker:
- Cubs Fans: They are left speechless because their former manager, who helped break the 108-year curse, is immediately rewarded with the job of managing one of baseball’s best teams—a job he arguably earned in Chicago before the front office made the Counsell pivot.
- Braves Fans: They are in a state of shock and anxiety. While excited by the energy Ross brings, the move signals that the front office, despite the success, felt a change in clubhouse leadership was needed to maintain their championship window. Moving on from a World Series-winning manager is an act of extreme urgency.
The entire sports world is buzzing that the Braves—an organization known for long-term stability—made a managerial change that is as ruthless and calculated as the Cubs’ dismissal of Ross two years ago. The pressure is instantly on Ross to deliver a third consecutive World Series for Atlanta.
