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Oriolesā Craig Albernaz pranked by his former team in first visit back to Cleveland
TL;DR
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz returned to Cleveland for a series against the Guardians, where he was playfully pranked by his former team. Albernaz previously served on the Guardians' coaching staff during the 2024 and 2025 MLB seasons.
Key points
- Craig Albernaz is the manager of the Baltimore Orioles.
- He previously worked with the Cleveland Guardians coaching staff.
- The Orioles are in Cleveland for a four-game series.
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Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is enjoying a homecoming in Cleveland. Albernaz was a member of the Cleveland Guardians coaching staff, beginning as bench coach before being promoted to assistant manager, during the 2024 and 2025 MLB seasons. The Orioles are in town for a four game series against the Guardians from April 16-20.
The rookie manager was welcomed back with a prank courtesy of Guardians manager Stephen Vogt.
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What Guardians did to Albernaz
Albernaz, 43, was shocked when he walked into unfamiliar territory in the visiting managerās office at Progressive Field.
The traditional office furniture was gone. It was replaced by kidsā sized desk and chairs, a Spider Man shower curtain, and Bluey stuff.
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Albernazās trying week
The office prank was the second shock for Albernaz this week in what has been a trying one. On Monday night, he was hit in the dugout by a foul ball off of the bat of Jeremiah Jackson.
Q&A
What prank did the Cleveland Guardians play on Craig Albernaz?
The specifics of the prank are not detailed, but it was a playful welcome back for the Orioles manager.
When did Craig Albernaz serve on the Cleveland Guardians coaching staff?
Craig Albernaz was part of the Guardians coaching staff during the 2024 and 2025 MLB seasons.
What series are the Orioles playing against the Guardians?
The Orioles are playing a four-game series against the Guardians from April 16-20.
