Giants dismiss manager Gabe Kapler

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The San Francisco Giants fired manager Gabe Kapler on Friday after four seasons leading the club.

The news was announced hours before the Giants began a season-ending home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Giants (78-81) will miss the postseason for the third time in four years under Kapler.

Kapler, 48, won National League Manager of the Year in 2021 when he led