MLB: NLDS Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) celebrates with first base coach Brandon Hyde (16) after hitting a single during the fourth inning of game four of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

2016 Chicago Cubs World Series winning coach fired from manager job after 15-28 start

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated May 17, 2025 1:09 PM ET

The Chicago Cubs enter Saturday’s matchup against the Chicago White Sox with a 26-19 record and a one-game lead on the St. Louis Cardinals for first place in the NL Central.

The Cubs are expected to make key moves this summer with the pitching rotation to make a run for their first World Series appearance since 2016, when Joe Maddon was the manager of Chicago.

Brandon Hyde was the bench coach for the Cubs under manager Rick Renteria and a first base coach and bench coach under Maddon. Hyde used the Cubs’ success in the 2016 World Series to accept the manager job for the Baltimore Orioles before the 2019 season.

A former Chicago Cubs coach was fired on Saturday

Per the MLB, Baltimore fired Hyde on Saturday.

“The Orioles announce that Brandon Hyde has been relieved of managerial duties,” the MLB posted on X. “Third base coach Tony Mansolino has been named interim manager.”

The Orioles announce that Brandon Hyde has been relieved of managerial duties. Third base coach Tony Mansolino has been named interim manager. pic.twitter.com/QjhwaZHNKz

— MLB (@MLB) May 17, 2025

Hyde went 421-492 in his seven seasons with Baltimore. The Orioles made two postseason appearances under Hyde. The Orioles went 0-3 in the ALDS against the eventual World Series-winning Texas Rangers in 2023 and 0-2 against the Kansas City Royals in the ALWC in 2024.

Baltimore began 2025 with a 15-28 record, and is 10.5 games back from the New York Yankees for first place in the AL East.

MLB: Baltimore Orioles at Washington Nationals Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde stands in the dugout prior to the start of the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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