Orioles Fire Hyde, Mansolino Named Interim Manager

The Baltimore Orioles have fired manager Brandon Hyde after a disappointing 15-28 start to the 2025 season, despite his leadership through a lengthy rebuild, consecutive 90-plus win seasons, and earning the AL Manager of the Year award in 2023. The team's poor performance has been attributed to slumping stars like Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman, as well as the underperformance of new acquisitions such as pitcher Charlie Morton and the absence of injured All-Star Jordan Westburg. Orioles executive VP and GM Mike Elias accepted responsibility for the team's struggles but insisted on the need for a new direction. Third base coach Tony Mansolino, with prior minor league managerial experience, has been named interim manager. The firing has drawn debate, as some consider Hyde a scapegoat for broader organizational issues, including offseason roster decisions. The Orioles now face the challenge of overcoming one of the most significant declines in MLB and reviving their playoff hopes.