The Baltimore Orioles have let go of manager Brandon Hyde after a rough start to the season, with the team sitting at 15-28 and in last place. Hyde, who just won Manager of the Year in 2023 and led the O's through a tough rebuild, couldn't turn things around this year despite back-to-back playoff runs.

What This Mean: Baseball is a brutal business—even recent success doesn’t buy much time when a team underperforms. Hyde was a big part of Baltimore’s turnaround, but the front office clearly felt a change was needed to stop the slide. For fans, it’s a tough reminder that patience wears thin fast in pro sports.

Chris Sale delivered an impressive performance in his first start at Fenway Park since being traded, pitching seven strong innings against his former team, the Red Sox, and expressing his fondness for the ballpark.

What This Mean: Sale's standout outing highlights his successful transition to the Braves and underscores the emotional ties players can have with former teams, while also showcasing his continued elite pitching ability in high-profile matchups.