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According to multiple reports, the Orioles are close to a deal to hire Cleveland Guardians associate manager Craig Albernaz as the team’s new manager. The Orioles have declined comment on the report. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first to report that the Orioles were close on a deal with Albernaz, who has interviewed for other managerial positions in recent years. Albernaz, who’ll … [Read more...] about Reports: Orioles set to hire Craig Albernaz as new manager

After a four-week search, the Orioles are close to hiring Cleveland Guardians associate manager Craig Albernaz as their new manager. He replaces Brandon Hyde, who was fired on May 17th after compiling a 15-28 record, and Tony Mansolino, who was 60-59 after replacing Hyde. ESPN.com’s Jeff Passan was first to report the news that the Orioles were close to hiring Albernaz. The … [Read more...] about Orioles expected to hire Craig Albernaz as new manager

Question: I was thinking about trades, and I read that the O’s would be in consideration for a trade with the Tigers for Tarik Skubal. They could offer front-line talent like Colton Cowser, Coby Mayo, Heston Kjerstad, plus a pitcher, maybe Cade Povich. Would Tarik be worth the rental? After last season’s unraveling, is this team really worth that rental investment? It feels … [Read more...] about Could the Orioles trade for Tarik Skubal? | MAILBAG

The Orioles made the hiring of Craig Albernaz as their new manager official on Monday. Albernaz becomes the 21st manager in team history. Albernaz has six seasons of major league coaching experience. In 2024 and 2025, he worked for the Cleveland Guardians. He was bench coach in 2024 and associate manager in 2025. He was bullpen and catching coach for the San Francisco Giants … [Read more...] about Orioles announce hiring of Albernaz as manager

Ken Rosenthal on Fair Territory: “What’s interesting about this for me is how Cleveland is a target for other teams when they’re hiring executives, when they’re hiring managers … Cleveland is seen as the model mid-market team. The team that seems to compete every year. And how they do it, that secret sauce, is what everyone wants.” Jon Heyman on X: “New Orioles manager Craig … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz