Braves to run it back with coaching staff, including increasingly unpopular hitting coach

The Atlanta Braves are running it back with the same coaching staff from 2026, for better or worse.

By Mitchell Barbee · House That Hank Built

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 5:00 PM

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The Atlanta Braves are retaining their entire coaching staff for 2027, including hitting coach Tim Hyers.
Hyers is returning for a third season despite his initial two-year contract expiring after 2026.
Atlanta's offense ranked eighth in runs scored but 20th in wRC+ and third-worst in walk rate in 2026.

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The Atlanta Braves have decided to retain their entire coaching staff for the 2027 season, according to sources reported by Jesús Cano of The Athletic. The group includes manager Walt Weiss and hitting coach Tim Hyers, whose contract was set to expire following the 2026 campaign.

Hyers will return despite fan frustration over Atlanta's offensive production, which ranked 20th in wRC+ and third-worst in walk rate in 2026. Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, bench coach Tony Mansolino, and assistant hitting coach Darnell Coles are among the other staff members confirmed to return.

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