BREAKING: Former Baltimore Orioles head coach Brandon Hyde who was relieved of his duties on May 17, 2025, following a poor start to the season, Sent a stunning message to current head coach Tony Mansolino and the entire Orioles club concerning……….read more

In a development that has Orioles fans buzzing, former Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, who was relieved of his duties on May 17, 2025, following the team’s disappointing start to the season, has delivered a stunning and emotional message to his successor Tony Mansolino and the entire Orioles organization.

Hyde, who led the Orioles through a rebuilding phase that culminated in playoff contention in recent years before their slump this season, broke his post-firing silence with a letter posted to social media and shared privately with the Orioles clubhouse.

In the message, Hyde offered unexpected words of encouragement to Mansolino, who took over in late May, and to the players who had struggled early in the season.

> “I know this year hasn’t started the way anyone hoped,” Hyde wrote. “But this group is special. I want you all to know I’ll always be rooting for you, no matter what. Tony, you’re the right man for the job. Lead them the way they deserve to be led.”

Hyde also called for unity and resilience from the team, reportedly telling players to “ignore the noise” and “prove everyone wrong.”

Orioles General Manager Mike Elias confirmed that the team received the message and called Hyde’s gesture “classy” and “a testament to who he is as a person.”

Tony Mansolino, meanwhile, addressed the message in his pregame media availability:

> “That’s incredibly gracious from Brandon. I have a ton of respect for him. He laid a foundation here. We’re trying to build on it, and I appreciate his words.”

The Orioles, who have seen some improvement under Mansolino but remain in a tough division battle, were said to be “energized” and “surprised” by Hyde’s note. Several players shared the message privately among themselves, with one veteran saying, “He didn’t have to do that. But it says a lot about him.”

Fans and analysts have been quick to praise Hyde for his sportsmanship, even as he remains a free agent in the managerial market.

The Orioles’ front office has not ruled out finding an advisory or consultant role for Hyde in the future, but for now, the focus remains on salvaging the 2025 season under Mansolino’s leadership—with their former skipper, unexpectedly, cheering them on from afar.