As he processed a bitter playoff disappointment, Orioles GM Mike Elias took the necessary first step by promising a hard look in the mirror.

Elias said he may have prioritized pitching too much and said he will have to approach the trade deadline differently in future seasons.

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias gave his end-of-season press conference on Thursday, and much to the dismay of the fanbase, didn't seem bothered by how their season ended. Orioles fans endured a half-decade of incompetence to build the best farm system in baseball.

Brandon Hyde will return as Orioles manager in 2025, Mike Elias said during his end-of-season news conference Thursday.

That means press conference time for the guy in charge of the team. GM Mike Elias delivered on this expectation on Thursday afternoon with some post-mortem remarks on the 2024 team. The top headline from the presser is that Brandon Hyde is coming back as the manager for next season.