I wrote last night that Brandon Hyde might still have a couple of weeks left to turn things around in Baltimore.
Turns out, he’s done now.
General manager Mike Elias announced the firing of Hyde, who had led the O’s to back-to-back postseason appearances, on Saturday, hours after a 4-3 home loss to rival Washington that dropped Baltimore to an exasperating 15-28 mark on the season.
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“As the head of baseball operations, the poor start to our season is ultimately my responsibility. Part of that responsibility is pursuing difficult changes in order to set a different course for the future,” said Elias, who himself is on the hot seat after the rough start for the Orioles, who were widely expected in spring training to finish as an AL playoff team again this season.
“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. His many positive contributions to this organization and to Baltimore will remain, and we wish he and his family the best,” Elias said.
Tony Mansolino, the team’s third-base coach since 2021, will serve as the interim manager.
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