Orioles Fire Hyde, Mansolino Named Interim Manager

The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde after a disappointing 15-28 start to the 2025 season, despite Hyde having led the team to playoff appearances in both 2023 and 2024. Third base coach Tony Mansolino was named interim manager, but the Orioles lost 10-6 to the Washington Nationals in his debut, giving the Nationals their first season series win over Baltimore since 2018. The team's struggles have been attributed to underperforming pitchers Kyle Gibson and Charlie Morton, poor offseason decisions, and limited spending by the front office. Orioles executive VP and GM Mike Elias accepted responsibility but called for a new direction. Many analysts and players argue Hyde is a scapegoat for deeper organizational issues, while fans expressed frustration by booing Gibson and Morton after a rough first inning. The situation reflects a broader MLB trend of managers being dismissed while front office mismanagement remains unaddressed.