After his playing career ended, he managed in the Cardinals and San Diego Padres minor league systems until 1992, when he became the Padres' manager. From 1992 to 2011 Riggleman managed the Padres, Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners, and Washington Nationals, and also served as a major league coach with the Dodgers, Mariners, and Nationals between his managerial stints.
After retiring from playing baseball, he took on management roles in the Cardinals and San Diego Padres minor league systems until 1992 when he became the Padres' manager. From 1992 to 2011, Riggleman managed the Padres, Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners, and Washington Nationals, and also served as a coach for the Dodgers, Mariners, and Nationals during his managerial stints.