It’s been two and a half months since we learned that Buck Showalter wouldn’t return to manage the Baltimore Orioles in 2019, but the O’s have finally found Buck’s replacement and on Friday, officially named Brandon Hyde the club’s new manager. Hyde will be introduced in a press conference on Monday at noon eastern, which will be available on MASN and 105.7 The Fan.
Hyde had been with the Cubs since 2013, notably serving as their director of player development, and as a bench coach at the major league level. While Hyde doesn’t have major league managerial experience, one of the big draws with him is his background in player development.