Orioles, Red Sox Struggle Amid Managerial Turmoil

Both the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox are struggling in the 2025 MLB season, facing significant challenges on and off the field. The Orioles, after a disastrous start and a record of 18-34, fired manager Brandon Hyde, appointing Tony Mansolino as interim manager, but remain near the bottom of the AL East despite sporadic bright spots like Adley Rutschman's performances. The Red Sox, with a 28-32 record, are contending with first base issues following Triston Casas's injury and have experimented with rookie Kristian Campbell while eyeing possible trades for Baltimore's Ryan Mountcastle. Despite ongoing speculation about manager Alex Cora's future, the Red Sox front office and analysts have expressed continued support for him following his recent contract extension. Both teams are widely considered disappointments and are struggling to climb league power rankings. Analysts have highlighted their underperformance as emblematic of broader difficulties in the AL East this season.