Orioles predicted to replace Brandon Hyde with 4-time Manager of the Year, 1727-win veteran

Hunter Cookston

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The Baltimore Orioles are searching for a manager who can lead their young core to the next level. Brandon Hyde seemed to be that guy for a few seasons, including a regular season with over 100 wins. However, after a sluggish start to the 2025 season, the decision was made to part ways with him.

“The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday, hoping a new leader can spark a turnaround of the most disappointing team in Major League Baseball. Hyde, who had managed the Orioles through the end of their rebuild and helped lead them to the past two postseasons, oversaw an underwhelming start. The Orioles fell to 15-29,” ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote.

A surprising candidate who has surfaced is former Orioles manager Buck Showalter. Showalter’s latest stop was with the New York Mets, and now he could be making a return to Baltimore.

“It actually has come up as a possibility, even if only in a speculative fashion. And while it is hard to imagine Showalter—who will turn 70 on May 23, 2026—back in a dugout at this stage of his life, it's proved hard to keep him out of the dugout. He's managed in MLB on and off since 1992, most recently with the New York Mets in 2023,” Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rhymer wrote.

While a return is possible, some believe the idea won’t come to fruition.

“I would be extremely surprised if Buck Showalter returned as manager of the Orioles next season. I don’t know who Mike Elias will consider. There’s plenty of time to think about names after the season,” baltimorebaseball.com’s Rich Dubroff wrote.

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Showalter would be a perfect fit for the Orioles’ young core. The ball is in Baltimore’s court, and this under-the-radar option could be the best choice.

With years of success under his belt, Showalter would likely thrive with this group. The veteran manager is eager to return as a clubhouse leader.

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Hunter Cookston

Hunter Cookston began his career as a sportswriter for the Marion Tribune, where he covered local high school football, basketball and baseball. His passion for sports started at the age of four when he played his first year of tee ball. Growing up in Tennessee, he developed a deep love for the Tennessee Volunteers and Atlanta Braves. Hunter is currently attending Tennessee Wesleyan University, where he is pursuing a BA in Sports Communications/Management.