ATLANTA (AP) -- Longtime Atlanta Braves executive John Schuerholz is stepping back from a day-to-day role with the team.
The Braves announced several front-office changes Thursday, including Schuerholz moving from team president to vice chairman. Mike Plant will take over a president in charge of development while Derek Schiller becomes president overseeing business.
Braves chairman and CEO Terry McGuirk says Schuerholz is giving up ''day-to-day business and development duties'' but will continue to serve as a consultant on baseball operations.
The 75-year-old Schuerholz was general manager of the Braves from 1990 through the 2007 season, building a powerhouse that won 14 straight division titles and the 1995 World Series championship.