It can be tough for teams trying to fill a managerial vacancy during the World Series, as Major League Baseball often prefers the news to be on an off day to avoid the games being superseded. Leaks still happen, and on Sunday night, ESPN's Jeff Passan was the first to report that the Baltimore Orioles are hiring Cleveland Guardians' associate manager Craig Albernaz as their next manager.
Considering the Orioles were linked to Albert Pujols in recent days, and former fan favorite Ryan Flaherty, Albernaz is a surprising hire.