Some props for Doug Brocail, expected to be O's pitching coach

Some props for Doug Brocail, expected to be O's pitching coach
The Orioles are expected to hire Doug Brocail as their next pitching coach. The club however, has not yet officially announced the addition of any coaches for new manager Brandon Hyde. But Brocail's anticipated addition drew some praise this week. The 51-year-old former big league pitcher worked in the Houston organization from 2010 through 2015 and was the Astros' major league pitching coach from June 2011 through the 2013 season and was later a special assistant. He was pitching coach for...

Brocail hired as Orioles pitching coach

Brocail hired as Orioles pitching coach
The Orioles could be on the verge of announcing their coaching staff for the 2019 season as the last few vacancies are filled. Doug Brocail has been hired as pitching coach, according to an industry source. He's going to replace Roger McDowell, whose contract expired on Oct. 31. Brocail, 51, spent the past three seasons as the Rangers pitching coach before his dismissal in November. He owns previous ties to executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias, working as the Astros pitching...