Atlanta Braves to stick with Snitker at manager for 2017

Atlanta Braves interim manager Brian Snitker (43) watches in the ninth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians on June 29 in Atlanta. The Braves have named Snitker as manager Tuesday rewarding him for reversing the team’s direction in his role as interim manager this season. - photo by Associated Press

1012SNITKER — Atlanta Braves interim manager Brian Snitker (43) watches in the ninth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians on June 29 in Atlanta. The Braves have named Snitker as manager Tuesday rewarding him for reversing the team’s direction in his role as interim manager this season. - photo by Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves named Brian Snitker manager on Tuesday, rewarding him for reversing the team’s direction in his role as interim manager this season. The Braves finished last in the NL East but won 20 of their last 30 games under Snitker, who was named interim manager on May 17 after Fredi Gonzalez was fired. Snitker had a 59-65 record, including 37-35 after the All-Star break.

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