Albert Pujols as manager: Orioles interested

In recent weeks, it's become clear that the Angels are interested in Albert Pujols as manager.

Arte Moreno likes stars, and clearly, the power hitter is a big name. He spent ten years in Anaheim wearing the Angels' colors.

We know he wants to manage, and right now, he looks like the favorite for the Anaheim job.

But now, for the first time, the name of another team is being bandied about. According to ESPN reporters Jeff Passan and Alden Gonzalez, the Baltimore Orioles are expected to interview Pujols.

The Orioles have expressed interest in Albert Pujols for their manager vacancy, sources tell me and @JeffPassan.…https://t.co/Kf38NHAYr2

– Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) October 15, 2025

Remember that the Orioles have no pitchers, but have a much better team than the Angels. Pujols, however, has no ties to Baltimore City per se.

In 2025, the club has collapsed, but the base is solid in Maryland. Expectations in 2026 will be to return to the playoffs.

Should he ever receive an offer from the Orioles, I wouldn't be surprised to see him accept… although I think he'd benefit from learning the ropes in Anaheim, where expectations will be lower.

But it's still early days.

Remember that Matt Holliday's son, Jackson, plays with the Orioles. Matt is a former teammate of Albert's and the two have a good relationship following their time in Missouri.

Mike Elias, the head of baseball operations in Baltimore, was a scout for the Cardinals when Pujols arrived in the Majors.

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