Orioles next manager must fix this flaw that has cost them countless games

The Orioles’ next chapter won’t be defined by bats or arms alone. The biggest fix has to come in the field.

Pittsburgh Pirates v Baltimore Orioles | G Fiume/GettyImagesThe Baltimore Orioles have a lot to address this offseason, and it would be foolish to believe it comes down to a single, easy fix. The pitching staff is crying out for reinforcements, both in the rotation and in the bullpen. The lineup is missing veteran power after trades thinned the roster. But while those areas may get the headlines, there’s another glaring issue that has quietly bled wins all season: defense.

You can’t just plug in a bat and call it progress — the Orioles have to overhaul the way they think about run…