Orioles Dismiss Hyde, Explore Ex-Cubs, Former NL Manager Candidates

Following a disappointing start to the 2024 season, the Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde and are actively searching for a new leader. Several candidates have emerged, including Skip Schumaker, the 2023 NL Manager of the Year who led the Miami Marlins to significant improvement and is considered a managerial prospect by the Texas Rangers. Former Chicago Cubs manager David Ross, known for his 2020 postseason appearance and connection to Hyde, is also in consideration despite a less successful managerial record. Additionally, Ryan Flaherty, the Cubs' current bench coach and former Orioles player with coaching experience under respected managers, is a leading candidate due to his familiarity with the Orioles organization and solid coaching reputation. The Orioles appear inclined to continue drawing from the Cubs coaching tree, considering Flaherty's youth and MLB experience. Meanwhile, other teams like the Detroit Tigers are seeing managerial praise for A.J. Hinch, who is viewed as a frontrunner for the AL Manager of the Year award due to his role in the team's resurgence.