The Texas Rangers announced on Monday night that Bruce Bochy will not be returning as the team’s manager, bringing an end to his three-year run with the franchise. The decision comes after both Bochy and the Rangers mutually agreed to part ways following a 2025 season that saw the team finish with an even 81-81 record. While Bochy will no longer be in the dugout, the organization has offered him a front office position in an advisory capacity, keeping his experience and influence within the franchise.
Bochy’s tenure in Texas began in spectacular fashion, as he guided the Rangers to their first-ever World Series championship in 2023, breaking a decades-long drought and cementing his legacy as one of the most accomplished managers in modern baseball history. However, the success was not sustained. In the two seasons that followed, Texas failed to reach the playoffs, falling back to mediocrity despite significant talent on the roster. The .500 finish this year was notable in its own right, marking the first such record in franchise history dating back to its origins as the Washington Senators in 1961 before relocating to Arlington in 1972. It was also a rarity for Bochy, who had never previously managed a team to an exact .500 finish in his 28 total seasons as skipper of the San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, and Rangers.
Bochy originally signed a three-year deal with Texas when general manager Chris Young — a former pitcher under Bochy during his playing days — convinced him to return to managing after a brief retirement. Over his three seasons with the Rangers, Bochy compiled a record of 249-237. This year, he turned 70 years old, making him one of the game’s elder statesmen. Despite stepping away from the dugout, his résumé remains unmatched among active managers. With 2,252 career wins, Bochy ranks sixth all-time, trailing only Hall of Fame names.
His four World Series titles — three with the San Francisco Giants and one with the Rangers — put him in elite company, as no manager since the legendary Casey Stengel of the New York Yankees has captured more championships.
While Bochy’s time as Rangers manager has officially come to an end, his impact on the team will be lasting. He brought immediate credibility, guided the club to its ultimate goal of a championship, and gave fans a reason to believe again. Now, his role may shift from the field to the front office, where his decades of knowledge will continue to shape the organization moving forward.
