Orioles hire Craig Albernaz as manager

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Craig Albernaz became a first-time manager with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday after 11 seasons as an assistant coach.

Albernaz, who turns 43 on Thursday, was the Cleveland Guardians' associate manager this season after serving as bench coach for 2024.

'I am deeply honored and humbled to join the storied Baltimore Orioles organization,' said Albernaz in a sta