The Orioles have lost three of their last four games, losing the last two with a combined score of 33 to 2. It has been a rough stretch for the team as it battles to stay out of last place in the AL East.This season has been surprising for most, as this team was expected to compete for the division at best, and a Wild Card spot at worst. Injuries have played a huge role in its record, but overall, the team has not performed up to expectations, and many fans are wondering why. With most organizations, the blame usually starts at the top. Manager Brandon Hyde is starting to feel the heat as fans are starting to point their fingers at him, looking for someone to blame. Hyde is only two years removed from winning the American League Manager of the Year, but if the Orioles don’t find a way to turn it around soon, his time in Baltimore may be coming to an end. Here are a couple of factors that could determine whether the Orioles will part ways with Hyde.Mediocre American LeagueThe Orioles are a half-game out of last place and ahead of the Rays, but are only four games behind the New York Yankees for first place in the division. There are only seven teams currently over .500 and several teams are dealing with a pesky injury bug just like the Orioles. If they can string together a couple of series wins, the Orioles could play their way back into contention easily. They have their first series against the Yankees next week, and it could be the determining factor in whether they can turn the season around. The schedule should also help them, as they will only play two teams with a winning record over the next month. The next few weeks should be Hyde’s chance to find a way to right the ship. He will need to find a way to get some consistency from the lineup as well as improve the team’s biggest flaw this season.Struggling starting pitchingThe Orioles starters have the worst combined earned run average in baseball at 6.22, as well as the fewest number of innings pitched by their starters. That has been a disaster for the team and the main reason behind the struggles. They only have one healthy starter with an ERA under 4.00 in Tomoyuki Sugano (3.43). Pitcher Charli Morton (10.89 ERA) has been a disaster and has given up the most runs in the majors this season. Fellow starter Dean Kremer has also struggled mightily, giving up the most hits in the majors with a 6.84 ERA so far. Second-year pitcher Cade Povich is also struggling, going 0-2 in four starts with an ERA over 6.00 as well. In Hyde’s defense, he cannot control injuries, and the Orioles have seven starting pitchers on the injured list. Luckily, there may be some reinforcements on the way. Starters Zach Eflin and Trevor Rogers are getting ready to return from injuries, and late free-agent signee Kyle Gibson should be ready as well. PredictionThe success over the past few seasons means Hyde will have a chance to turn around this year. But if they are not in contention by the All-Star break, he could be on the chopping block.
BALTIMORE —
The Orioles have lost three of their last four games, losing the last two with a combined score of 33 to 2. It has been a rough stretch for the team as it battles to stay out of last place in the AL East.
This season has been surprising for most, as this team was expected to compete for the division at best, and a Wild Card spot at worst. Injuries have played a huge role in its record, but overall, the team has not performed up to expectations, and many fans are wondering why.
With most organizations, the blame usually starts at the top. Manager Brandon Hyde is starting to feel the heat as fans are starting to point their fingers at him, looking for someone to blame. Hyde is only two years removed from winning the American League Manager of the Year, but if the Orioles don’t find a way to turn it around soon, his time in Baltimore may be coming to an end.
Here are a couple of factors that could determine whether the Orioles will part ways with Hyde.
Mediocre American League
The Orioles are a half-game out of last place and ahead of the Rays, but are only four games behind the New York Yankees for first place in the division. There are only seven teams currently over .500 and several teams are dealing with a pesky injury bug just like the Orioles.
If they can string together a couple of series wins, the Orioles could play their way back into contention easily. They have their first series against the Yankees next week, and it could be the determining factor in whether they can turn the season around. The schedule should also help them, as they will only play two teams with a winning record over the next month.
The next few weeks should be Hyde’s chance to find a way to right the ship. He will need to find a way to get some consistency from the lineup as well as improve the team’s biggest flaw this season.
Struggling starting pitching
The Orioles starters have the worst combined earned run average in baseball at 6.22, as well as the fewest number of innings pitched by their starters. That has been a disaster for the team and the main reason behind the struggles. They only have one healthy starter with an ERA under 4.00 in Tomoyuki Sugano (3.43).
Pitcher Charli Morton (10.89 ERA) has been a disaster and has given up the most runs in the majors this season. Fellow starter Dean Kremer has also struggled mightily, giving up the most hits in the majors with a 6.84 ERA so far. Second-year pitcher Cade Povich is also struggling, going 0-2 in four starts with an ERA over 6.00 as well.
In Hyde’s defense, he cannot control injuries, and the Orioles have seven starting pitchers on the injured list. Luckily, there may be some reinforcements on the way. Starters Zach Eflin and Trevor Rogers are getting ready to return from injuries, and late free-agent signee Kyle Gibson should be ready as well.
Prediction
The success over the past few seasons means Hyde will have a chance to turn around this year. But if they are not in contention by the All-Star break, he could be on the chopping block.
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