The slow and disappointing start to the Orioles’ 2025 season has cost manager Brandon Hyde his job.
The Orioles fired Hyde this morning, the news coming after they lost last night for the 17th time in 23 games. Major league field coordinator and catching instructor Tim Cossins, who worked out of the bullpen, also was relieved of his duties.
Third base coach Tony Mansolino will serve as interim manager of a 15-28 team that sits in last place in the American League East, 10 ½ games behind the first-place Yankees. It was expected to contend for a World Series.
“As the head of baseball operations, the poor start to our season is ultimately my responsibility,” executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said in a statement. “Part of that responsibility is pursuing difficult changes in order to set a different course for the future.
“I want to thank Brandon for his hard work, dedication and passion all these years, and for returning the team to the playoffs and winning an AL East Championship. His many positive contributions to this organization and to Baltimore will remain, and we wish he and his family the best.”
Hyde was hired in December 2018 and compiled a 421-492 record tainted by the rebuild. His teams made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, winning 101 games and the division in 2023 and earning the top Wild Card last year with 91 victories. The Orioles were swept in both series.
The Sporting News named Hyde Manager of the Year twice and the Baseball Writers’ Association of American honored him in 2023.
Hyde left the ballpark earlier this morning.
“Brandon Hyde is someone I have come to know and deeply admire, not only for his extensive knowledge of baseball, but also for his exceptional leadership as a manager,” said Orioles control owner David Rubenstein. “I am sincerely grateful for his significant accomplishments over the past six years, which have greatly benefited both the Orioles and the city of Baltimore.
“However, as is sometimes the case in baseball, change becomes necessary, and we believe this is one of those moments. The Orioles organization is truly appreciative of everything Brandon has contributed during his tenure, and we wish him nothing but success in whatever path he chooses next in the world of baseball.
“Brandon is a man of great character, and we thank him for his dedication and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
Mansolino, 42, has served as third base coach since 2021 after working in various minor league coaching capacities in Cleveland’s organization from 2011-20, including four seasons as manager with Single-A Lake County (2016), High-A Lynchburg (2017), Double-A Akron (2018) and Triple-A Columbus (2019). Mansolino also was the interim third base coach for the Guardians during most of the 2020 season while Terry Francona dealt with a medical condition.
The Orioles also announced that Robinson Chirinos remains as bench coach. No word on who coaches third base, but major league coach Buck Britton would be a logical replacement.
Past Orioles managers fired during the season include Dave Trembley in June 2010 and Sam Perlozzo in June 2007.
Hyde replaced Buck Showalter, who wasn’t retained after the 2018 season, when the Orioles lost a franchise-record 115 games. Executive Dan Duquette also was let go, with led to Elias’ hiring in November and Hyde's a month later at the Winter Meetings.
Last night’s 4-3 loss to the Nationals included more failures from the offense in the clutch, with 15 runners stranded, and multiple defensive and mental breakdowns. The last came when José Tena scored the go-ahead run from second base in the ninth inning after Félix Bautista took a late throw from first baseman Ryan Mountcastle and didn’t check the runner.
"Kind of in disbelief, honestly,” Hyde said afterward.
Hyde ranks fourth on the team’s all-time wins list behind Earl Weaver, Showalter and Paul Richards.
Cossins joined Hyde’s coaching staff prior to the 2019 season.
“We thank Tim for his tremendous contributions to the organization over the years,” Elias said in the statement.
This story will be updated.