Coaching Changes the Day after 2016 Season

On October 3, 2016.00 2016 – On the day after the end of the regular season, the musical chairs of managers begins. The White Sox name bench coach Rick Renteria to succeed Robin Ventura, who resigned a day ago, as their new manager, while the Diamondbacks fire both GM Dave Stewart and manager Chip Hale after a disappointing season. The Rockies also make a move, announcing that Walt Weiss will not return as manager, while the Marlins part ways with Barry Bonds after only one season as their hitting coach.