MLB insider predicts Orioles to replace Brandon Hyde with 2-time World Series Champion

The Baltimore Orioles have been without a manager for quite some time, and as the MLB season winds down for several franchises, their top priority heading into the offseason remains the same: find a new manager — something that's been on their agenda since May.

“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.

One name now emerging as a potential candidate to replace Hyde is former Chicago Cubs manager David Ross. MLB insider Jon Heyman recently floated the idea in a video with Bleacher Report.

“Speaking of the Cubs, the third name Heyman listed was David Ross, who was a two-time World Series champion as a player (with the Boston Red Sox in 2013 and with the Cubs in 2016). He then worked as the Cubs' manager from 2020 to 2023,” SI’s Grant Young wrote.

Ross was well-regarded by his players and respected in the Cubs clubhouse, but his time in Chicago ended unceremoniously.

“The Chicago Cubs fired manager David Ross and hired Craig Counsell on Monday. The longtime Milwaukee Brewers manager was lured to Chicago with a record-setting five-year, $40 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN,” Passan wrote.

Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp

The Cubs reportedly had assured Ross that his job was secure, only to pivot and hire Counsell as soon as he became available. Since then, Ross has been eager to return to managing in the big leagues.

With Braves manager Brian Snitker’s future uncertain, the Orioles may be the most attractive landing spot for a managerial candidate this winter. Ross would inherit a roster full of promising young talent — players who are expected to be together for the long haul — making Baltimore a compelling opportunity for any manager looking to make an immediate impact.