We’re entering the final stretch of the 2026 MLB season, with September just around the corner. As teams prepare to make their final push for the postseason, there are some managers that will be coaching with their jobs on the line.
For some skippers, they’re still in the honeymoon phase of their relationship with the club, having not been given enough time to put their own vision in place. Others have nothing to worry about, or are happily married, having delivered on the expectations set by their respective organizations. There are also those who are reaching a critical juncture of their managerial careers, needing a big month of September to prove they’re the right man for the job.
