Bruce Bochy delivered the Rangers’ first World Series title in 2023, but after three seasons, the Hall of Fame-bound skipper and Texas are moving in different directions. The Rangers now face a pivotal managerial search with several strong candidates on the radar.

Bruce Bochy will not return as manager of the Texas Rangers after a three-year stint that began with the franchise’s first World Series championship in 2023 before missing the playoffs in both seasons since then.

Three years ago, the Rangers sent a travel party to Nashville to deliver a clear message to Bruce Bochy that the team had deep pockets and a thirst for a World Series title. They wanted what he had: Skins on the wall.