The Final Strike

Orioles Reset: New Manager, Young Stars, and a Tough 2025


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Stephen Heckman breaks down the Orioles' 2025 season: a disappointing 75–87 finish marked by injuries, a strained bullpen, and a -111 run differential.

He highlights late-season call-ups who impressed—Samuel Basello, Dylan Beavers, and Jermiah Jackson—and discusses catching depth and defensive concerns.

The episode covers the firing of Brandon Hyde and the surprise hiring of Craig Albernez as manager, why his catching and bullpen experience matters, and what to expect in the upcoming offseason as Baltimore reshapes its roster and strategy.

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The Final StrikeBy Stephen Heckman