Last-place Orioles fire manager Brandon Hyde after falling 13 games under .500
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde returns to the dugout after making a pitching change during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Monday, April 28, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday after a dismal start to the season by a team coming off two consecutive playoff appearances.
The Orioles are 15-28 and in last place in the AL East following a loss to Washington on Friday night. Hyde guided the team through an extensive rebuild and won manager of the year honors in 2023, but Baltimore's performance slipped noticeably during the second half of last year, and the Orioles have put themselves in a significant hole so far in 2025.
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'As the head of baseball operations, the poor start to our season is ultimately my responsibility,' Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias said in a statement. 'Part of that responsibility is pursuing difficult changes in order to set a different course for the future. I want to thank Brandon for his hard work, dedication and passion all these years, and for returning the team to the playoffs and winning an AL East championship.'
Third base coach Tony Mansolino will serve as interim manager. The Orioles also fired major league field coordinator/catching instructor Tim Cossins.
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