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USA Today
13-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Reds' manager Terry Francona picks up 2,000th career win vs Colorado Rockies
Terry Francona and the Cincinnati Reds closed out the first half of the 2025 MLB season on July 13 by making history. With the Reds' 4-2 win over the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Francona earned his 2,000th career win. Francona becomes the 13th manager in MLB history to achieve the mark. The victory improved Cincinnati's record to 50-47 heading into the All-Star break. REQUIRED READING: MLB Draft 2025 live tracker: Start time, latest mock, how to watch, draft order Francona ― who led the Boston Red Sox to two World Series championships in 2004 and 2007 ― has a career record of 2,000-1,719, good for a winning percentage of .538 over 24 seasons coaching the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians/Guardians and Reds. He won the AL Manager of the Year award in 2013, 2016, and 2022 with Cleveland. Of the 13 coaches with 2,000 career wins, Francona has a better winning percentage than five of them, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer ― part of the USA TODAY Network. MLB managers with 2,000 career wins Here's a look at the managers with 2,000 career wins, according to *Active
Edmonton Journal
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Is Toronto Blue Jays skipper John Schneider a contender for AL Manager of the Year?
Article content WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Long Ball, Postmedia's Rob Wong chats with Toronto Sun Blue Jays writer Rob Longley about what has impressed him the most during the Blue Jays eight-game win streak and if John Schneider belongs in the AL Manager of the Year conversations with his team currently in first place.
Toronto Sun
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Is Toronto Blue Jays skipper John Schneider a contender for AL Manager of the Year?
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider watches his pitchers stretch out during opening day of spring training in Dunedin, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Photo by Nathan Dennette / The Canadian Press WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Long Ball, Postmedia's Rob Wong chats with Toronto Sun Blue Jays writer Rob Longley about what has impressed him the most during the Blue Jays eight-game win streak and if John Schneider belongs in the AL Manager of the Year conversations with his team currently in first place. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toronto Blue Jays Canada Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls World
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Manager Brandon Hyde is gone—can a healthier rotation and improved offense turn Baltimore Orioles' season around?
Orioles fire Brandon Hyde amid struggles, but with offensive improvements and pitchers returning, there's renewed hope for a late-season turnaround. (Credit: Imagn Images) The Baltimore Orioles sent shockwaves through Major League Baseball this weekend, announcing the firing of manager Brandon Hyde—a decision that signals more than just dissatisfaction with a rocky start. It's a drastic attempt to breathe life back into a team that entered the 2025 season with postseason aspirations, only to fall into one of the deepest early-season slumps in recent memory. Hyde's dismissal isn't merely about his win-loss record; it's the front office's way of telling fans, 'We're not standing still.' With Brandon Hyde out and help on the way, is this the turning point the Orioles desperately needed? Despite leading the Orioles through a grueling rebuild and overseeing a youth-laden roster that made back-to-back playoff appearances, Brandon Hyde finds himself out after compiling a 421-493 record. His 2023 AL Manager of the Year award and World Series pedigree as a Cubs bench coach in 2016 weren't enough to save him from the weight of unmet expectations. At 15-28, with the team 10.5 games out of first and possessing the worst ERA in the American League (5.33), the Orioles had little room for patience. What makes this decline even more jarring is how much talent remains on the roster. This is largely the same group that notched 101 wins just two seasons ago. But 2025 has delivered a harsh reality check. The offense has sputtered to 25th in runs scored—a dramatic fall from their top-10 rankings in previous seasons. Losing power-hitter Anthony Santander in free agency didn't help, but the larger concern lies in the core. Adley Rutschman (.214 AVG, 90 OPS+) and Jordan Westburg (.217 AVG, 88 OPS+) have been shadows of their 2023 selves. Even Gunnar Henderson, though not terrible, hasn't hit the MVP stride many expected. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The turnaround needs to start immediately, and it must begin with the bats. There is hope, however. Rutschman and Westburg have shown flashes of breaking out, while Ryan O'Hearn and top prospect Jackson Holliday are offering sparks of consistency. If this offense clicks again—and quickly—the Orioles could climb back into the wild card conversation. On the mound, the story isn't any prettier. The bullpen ranks 26th in the league with a 4.96 ERA, but the pieces suggest potential. Félix Bautista's absence has been glaring, but Yennier Cano, Cionel Pérez, Gregory Soto, and Bryan Baker all have the track records to stabilize things if they find form. The real concern sits in the starting rotation, which currently boasts the third-worst ERA in baseball (5.60). Only the Marlins and Rockies have fared worse. Zach Eflin and Tomoyuki Sugano have provided some stability—Sugano especially, with a 3.08 ERA through nine starts—but the rest of the rotation has failed to deliver. There's cautious optimism surrounding the eventual return of Kyle Bradish and Grayson Rodriguez, both of whom could form a formidable quartet alongside Eflin and Sugano. Dean Kremer and Albert Suárez could offer additional depth if they regain form. But banking on injury returns and sudden revivals carries no guarantees. Still, there's a blueprint—however fragile—for recovery. The 2022 Phillies fired Joe Girardi midseason at 22-29 and reached the World Series with Rob Thomson. The 2019 Nationals began the year 19-31 before winning it all. 'Can the Orioles make a similar run? Let's see if we can look with orange-colored glasses here and find a way back to contention.' The Orioles' season isn't lost—yet. The expanded wild card format keeps a faint door open, but the clock is ticking. Brandon Hyde's firing may not have been fair, but it was the front office's gamble to inject urgency into a faltering squad. The road ahead is narrow and filled with "ifs," but with the talent already in the clubhouse, a dramatic turnaround isn't out of the question. It may not be likely, but the percentage chance of this move triggering a Phillies-style revival? It's better than zero. Also Read: Brandon Hyde's firing sparks heartbreak and accountability from Orioles players in emotional aftermath Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Orioles fire manager Brandon Hyde after 15-28 start in 7th season
The Baltimore Orioles have fired manager Brandon Hyde after a 15-28 start to the 2025 season. The Orioles are currently last in the American League East. Third-base coach Tony Mansolino will take over as interim manager, the team announced. He has been on Baltimore's coaching staff since the 2021 season. "The poor start to our season is ultimately my responsibility," Orioles 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 after all these years, and for returning the team to the playoffs and winning an AL East championship." STATEMENT FROM THE ORIOLES — Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) May 17, 2025 With a young, talent-rich roster, the Orioles broke out for 101 wins in the 2023 season (Hyde was named AL Manager of the Year) and appeared to be a new power in the AL East, ready to challenge the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Since then, however, Baltimore has fallen short of expectations. Last season, the Orioles won 91 games, finishing three games behind the Yankees. They earned a wild card but were swiftly swept out of the first round by the Kansas City Royals. This season, they have arguably been the most disappointing team in MLB, off to a 15-28 start that has them 10.5 games out of first. Baltimore has also lost four consecutive games, including Friday's loss to the Washington Nationals, and 10 of the past 12. Hyde's dismissal comes two weeks after Elias said he was "very confident" in his manager, who was in his seventh season. Elias also insisted that Hyde had not lost the support of the players. As is often the case with managerial firings, Hyde isn't solely at fault for the Orioles' failures. Elias said the team's performance is ultimately his responsibility, and several of the general manager's decisions have contributed to Baltimore's subpar showing. Elias' most glaring oversight has been the team's pitching staff, which lacks an ace at the top of the starting rotation after Corbin Burnes (15-9, 2.92 ERA last season) left in free agency. Not re-signing Burnes was exacerbated by filling the rotation with Charlie Morton (8.35 ERA) and Kyle Gibson (13.11), both of whom have pitched poorly. The pitching staff has also been hurt by injuries to Kyle Bradish, Zach Eflin and Grayson Rodriguez. The Orioles' 5.31 team ERA is last in MLB. Baltimore's lineup has also been affected by injuries, notably to outfielder Colton Cowser, last season's AL Rookie of the Year runner-up, who has been sidelined by a fractured left thumb. Tyler O'Neill has also missed time due to neck inflammation and shoulder discomfort, and Jordan Westburg suffered a strained hamstring. In addition to Hyde, the Orioles fired major-league field coordinator and catching instructor Tim Cossins, who had been part of Hyde's staff for the past seven seasons. Both joined the Orioles from the Chicago Cubs organization, where Hyde was a bench coach, first-base coach and director of player development from 2013 to '18. Hyde, 51, ends his tenure in Baltimore with a 421-492 record (.461 winning percentage), three winning seasons, one division title and two postseason berths. However, the Orioles didn't win a game in either of the past two postseasons. He is the third MLB manager to be fired this season, following Derek Shelton's firing by the Pittsburgh Pirates and Bud Black's firing by the Colorado Rockies.
