The Baltimore Orioles are close to hiring Craig Albernaz as their new manager to lead a potential turnaround after a disappointing 2025 season, with Albernaz known for his strong player relationships and recent coaching success with the Cleveland Guardians.
The Los Angeles Angels have hired former MLB catcher and special assistant Kurt Suzuki as their new manager, marking a shift from their usual preference for experienced managers and continuing a trend of hiring recently retired players with limited coaching backgrounds. Suzuki, 42, has no prior managerial experience but is familiar with the team and organization, and his appointment comes amid a period of instability and frequent managerial changes for the Angels.
The Miami Marlins are set to hire Clayton McCullough, former Los Angeles Dodgers first-base coach, as their new manager. McCullough, who has a background in player development and was part of a championship-winning coaching staff, will replace Skip Schumaker. The Marlins, under the leadership of president of baseball operations Peter Bendix, aim to build a sustainable winning infrastructure despite recent struggles and significant roster changes.