BALTIMORE—After beginning the season with a 15-28 record, the Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday. Third base coach Tony Mansolino will serve as interim manager. Mansolino has been the third base coach since 2021. “As the head of baseball operations, the poor start to our season is ultimately my responsibility,” Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike … [Read more...] about Orioles fire Brandon Hyde; Tony Mansolino to serve as interim manager
Peter Schmuck: Someone always has to pay, and it’s usually the wrong guy
The Orioles had to do something, because it had all become too embarrassing. The performance of the team in the loss to the Nationals on Friday night was so inept and the slump the O’s are in is now so deep that the ownership and the front office couldn’t let themselves be seen doing nothing. So, they took a page from baseball’s oldest playbook. Fire the manager at that moment … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Someone always has to pay, and it’s usually the wrong guy
Oriole players react to Hyde’s dismissal: ‘We know we’re capable of a lot more’
BALTIMORE—Oriole players were stunned by the news that manager Brandon Hyde had been fired on Saturday. For many, Hyde was the only major league manager they’ve had. “It’s tough because you become close with people and you build relationships and have the love and respect for both those guys and the work you put in together,” catcher Adley Rutschman said. “And so it’s … [Read more...] about Oriole players react to Hyde’s dismissal: ‘We know we’re capable of a lot more’
Orioles lose to Nationals, 10-6, in Mansolino’s 1st game: ‘Not something any of us wanted’
BALTIMORE–What happened? The Orioles have a new manager and a new third base coach, but the result on Saturday was a familiar one. In Tony Mansolino’s first game as interim manager, the Orioles lost to the Washington Nationals, 10-6, before 28,208 at Camden Yards on Saturday. Brandon Hyde was dismissed on Saturday morning. Mansolino, who was the third base coach, has his first … [Read more...] about Orioles lose to Nationals, 10-6, in Mansolino’s 1st game: ‘Not something any of us wanted’
Are the Orioles worried about Adley Rutschman? | MAILBAG
Question: What is wrong with Adley Rutschman? He hasn’t hit for almost a year now — for average or power — and he doesn’t even get on base much. From: Daniel Forte Answer: Daniel, everyone with the Orioles and around baseball is mystified by Rutschman’s performance since last July’s All-Star break. No, he hasn’t hit for average or for power, but his percentage of strikeouts … [Read more...] about Are the Orioles worried about Adley Rutschman? | MAILBAG