Texas Rangers
Briles returned healthy to make 31 starts for the Rangers in 1976. With a staff that also included Hall of Famers Gaylord Perry and Bert Blyleven, Rangers pitching kept them in first or near first place in the American League West through May. However, they ended the season at 76-86, and in fourth place. For his part, Briles went 11-9 with a 3.26 ERA to be named the team's "Pitcher of the Year."
With Doyle Alexander and Dock Ellis added to the starting rotation in 1977, Briles was relegated to the bullpen and fifth starter duties. He was traded just as the season was ending to the Baltimore Orioles.
Briles' 1978 season with the Orioles was also hampered with injuries. Even when healthy, he was used very sparingly by Orioles manager Earl Weaver (54.1 innings pitched. By far a career low). He was placed on waivers January 17, 1979.
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