Orioles Hire MLB Veteran John Mabry as Senior Advisor

The Baltimore Orioles have hired John Mabry, a 14-year MLB veteran and experienced coach, as a senior advisor to interim manager Tony Mansolino amid a midseason coaching overhaul following a disappointing start to the 2025 season. Mabry, who has coached with the Cardinals, Royals, and Marlins, will bring his extensive major league playing and coaching experience to assist the Orioles’ young coaching staff, which includes a first-year hitting coach and bench coach. His role is described as advising Mansolino and the coaching staff, providing wisdom and guidance, though it is unclear if he will have direct player interaction. Mabry essentially fills the vacancy left by the firing of field coordinator and catching instructor Tim Cossins, while the Orioles do not plan to fill the other open coaching position created by Mansolino's promotion. Orioles management values Mabry’s deep understanding of the game and hopes his presence will stabilize the team and improve player development and performance. His local ties to Maryland and his history of coaching and playing at high levels in MLB add to the optimism surrounding his addition to the Orioles’ staff.