September Showdown: A Fresh Look at MLB Managers’ Job Security
With September approaching, this piece ranks all 30 MLB managers across six security tiers—from 'Happily Married' to 'Lame Ducks Walking'—and notes three in-season changes since last year. The Dodgers’ Dave Roberts and the Rays’ Kevin Cash sit at the safest end, while several others remain secure in the 'Seemingly Safe' and 'Honeymoon Phase' groups. Interim managers Don Mattingly (Phillies), Andy Green (Mets) and Chad Tracy (Red Sox) sit in limbo, and the two most at risk are Astros skipper Joe Espada and Angels manager Kurt Suzuki in the 'Lame Ducks Walking' category. The piece also flags a critical September for figures like Aaron Boone and Torey Lovullo to prove their futures beyond 2026.
