"The Angels aren't the only team vying for Albert Pujols' managerial services. Alden Gonzalez and Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the Orioles are expected to interview Pujols for their opening. Baltimore fired Brandon Hyde in May of this past season. Tony Mansolino took over on an interim basis, and he remains in the mix for the full-time gig. The ESPN story comes less than a week after reports of Pujols closing in on the Los Angeles job."
"Baltimore dismissed Hyde after a 15-28 start. The team entered the season with plenty of fanfare after two consecutive postseason appearances, but fell well short of expectations. The Orioles did improve to 60-59 under Mansolino. Hyde had elevated the team from the basement of the American League to a contender in the challenging NL East. He earned AL Manager of the Year honors in 2023 after bringing home the club's first division title since 2014."
The Baltimore Orioles are expected to interview Albert Pujols for their managerial opening while the Los Angeles Angels remain the most likely landing spot. Baltimore dismissed Brandon Hyde after a 15-28 start and elevated Tony Mansolino on an interim basis; the team improved to 60-59 under Mansolino. Hyde previously earned AL Manager of the Year honors in 2023 after delivering the club's first division title since 2014. The Orioles possess proven young talent including Gunnar Henderson, Jackson Holliday, Adley Rutschman, and Jordan Westburg. Trevor Rogers emerged as an ace, Kyle Bradish has upside when healthy, and payroll flexibility is estimated near $81 million.
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