Bob Wolfe to step down as Los Angeles Dodgers executive
Los Angeles Dodgers executive Bob Wolfe will retire from his primary leadership roles at the conclusion of the 2026 season, wrapping up a 14-year tenure overseeing operations for the franchise. Wolfe, who spent the last five years as chief operating officer and executive vice president, will transition into an advisory role with the club once his active administrative duties officially end. News reports confirm the departure follows a 47-year career in professional sports management spanning Major League Baseball and the NBA.
Front office tenure alongside Stan Kasten
Wolfe arrived in Los Angeles alongside team president and chief executive officer Stan Kasten in 2012, the same year Guggenheim Baseball Management purchased the franchise. Their professional association stretches back decades across multiple cities and leagues. Before taking charge of day-to-day Dodgers operations, Wolfe and Kasten worked together with the Atlanta Hawks, the Atlanta Braves, and the Washington Nationals. During his time in the nation’s capital and Atlanta, Wolfe contributed to the construction and operations of Turner Field and Nationals Park, blending facility planning with executive oversight.
After 47 years in professional sports, Dodgers executive Bob Wolfe is retiring at the end of 2026.• 14 years with Los Angeles, 5 as COO• His teams won 26 division titles, 9 pennants and 4 World Series• Previously worked with the Hawks, Braves and Nationals
Championship legacy across four decades
Across nearly five decades in professional sports administration, teams under Wolfe’s executive management amassed 26 division titles, nine league pennants, and four World Series championships. In Los Angeles, his daily responsibilities included departmental coordination, commercial strategy, and service on the board of directors for the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. Reflecting on his career in a club statement, Wolfe noted that he had spent 47 years in team sports and enjoyed more fun than anyone deserved. He described it as a privilege to work alongside Hall of Famers, future inductees, and foundational staff members.
Leadership transition for the Dodgers
Kasten praised Wolfe’s enduring impact on the organizations they built together, pointing to a career defined by operational growth and innovation. Kasten stated that Bob’s career has always centered on daily diligence, growth, and success, adding that the front office will find it difficult to function without his presence while remaining confident that his leadership style ensures a smooth handover. Wolfe will retain a formal link to the Dodgers organization as an advisor once his executive responsibilities wrap up at the close of 2026.
Bob Wolfe, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Dodgers, will retire at the end of this year, the culmination of a 47-year career as a professional sports executive. The story: https://t.co/oqKt9ha384
Dodgers Executive Bob Wolfe has retired after 14 years with the organization.Wolfe is remaining on as a advisor 💙 pic.twitter.com/9OwcJ6w97y
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