US EditionAlbernaz Takes over as Orioles Manager with an Eye on a 2026 Rebound in Baltimore
Craig Albernaz, named Orioles manager after a down year, is praised for leadership and strong endorsements, aiming to rebuild a team with promising young talent in 2026.
- On Tuesday, the Baltimore Orioles introduced Craig Albernaz as their 21st manager at Camden Yards, with Albernaz calling it a "dream come true" and promising exciting play for 2026.
- After a down season, the Orioles fell to 75 wins and the AL East cellar, prompting a rebound theme as Mike Elias, General Manager, and David Rubenstein, owner, praised Albernaz and joined him in leading the team.
- From his prior roles, Craig Albernaz worked as bullpen and catching coach for the San Francisco Giants from 2020-23 and managed Tampa Bay Class A, earning Midwest League Manager of the Year in 2018, and said `You don't think about being a big league manager, at least I didn't...`
- The team also acted immediately, with Mike Elias, General Manager, saying coaching staff changes will come and acquiring reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Chicago Cubs Tuesday.
- Given the young core, the Orioles aim to return to their 101 wins in 2023, with Albernaz's profile drawing comparisons to Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver.
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Albernaz takes over as Orioles manager with an eye on a 2026 rebound in Baltimore
Craig Albernaz held his first news conference since being hired by the Baltimore Orioles. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt was actually on hand to support him Tuesday at Camden Yards.
Albernaz an 'all-around fit' for Orioles -- as they are for him
BALTIMORE -- On Tuesday morning, Craig Albernaz arrived for his introductory press conference and appeared at ease. The new Orioles manager sat on the dais on the ground floor of the Camden Yards warehouse -- between control owner David Rubenstein and president of baseball operations Mike Elias
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Here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Orioles introducing Albernaz: The Orioles are poised to officially introduce Craig Albernaz as their new manager later today in a press conference at Camden Yards. Albernaz was serving as the associate manager in Cleveland under Stephen Vogt prior to being hired by Baltimore, and will now take over a club that entered 2025 with high expectatio…
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