The Baltimore Orioles are already confusing people with their hiring process for a new manager. Since Brandon Hyde’s firing in May after a 15-28 start to the 2025 season, constant speculation has surrounded the Orioles about what would presumably become MLB’s most coveted job opening following the season.
Baltimore’s interim manager, Tony Mansolino, surely has something to say about the vacancy after leading the Orioles to a 60-59 record, and it’s worth noting that Baltimore’s clubhouse has thrown its support behind the idea of Mansolino becoming the full-time manager in 2026.
That’s a possibility that president of baseball operations Mike Elias and Baltimore’s front office says they are considering, but their actions tell a different story entirely.