New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- The Baltimore Orioles are strengthening their 2026 coaching staff by hiring Jason Bourgeois as first-base coach. The move will reunite Bourgeois with first-year manager Craig Albernaz.

Bourgeois, 43, will bring recent experience from the Chicago White Sox, where he served as first-base and outfield coach for the last two seasons. The Houston native won't return to Chicago in 2026, making him available for the Orioles' vacancy. His background as a speedy outfielder across eight MLB seasons makes him a suitable choice for Baltimore's evolving staff.

What makes this hire particularly intriguing is the personal history between Bourgeois and Albernaz. Back in 2013, the duo were teammates with Triple-A Durham in the Tamp...