Cubs announce 2019 Major League Coaching Staff … Tommy Hottovy named pitching coach … Terrmel Sledge named assistant hitting coach … Chris Denorfia named quality assurance coach The Cubs named Tommy Hottovy as pitching coach, Terrmel Sledge as assistant hitting coach and Chris Denorfia as quality assurance coach. Furthermore, Mike Borzello has had associate pitching coach added to his title. Thursday’s announcement rounds out manager Joe Maddon’s 2019 major league coaching staff: Brian … [Read more...]
Cubs Make Hickey, Hyde Official and Add Venable to Coaching Staff
Jim Hickey named pitching coach … Brandon Hyde moves to bench coach … Will Venable added as first base coach … Jim Benedict named Special Assistant to Baseball Operations The Cubs have named Jim Hickey as Major League pitching coach, promoted Brandon Hyde from first base coach to bench coach and named Will Venable first base coach. In addition, the Cubs have hired Jim Benedict as Special Assistant to Baseball Operations. Jim Hickey, 56, in 2018 will begin his 15th season as a Major League … [Read more...]
Cubs Shake-Up Coaching Staff, Hire Chili Davis and Brian Butterfield
Chili Davis, Brian Butterfield, Andy Haines join Joe Maddon’s coaching staff ... Chris Bosio, John Mallee, Gary Jones, Eric Hinske officially leave organization The Cubs formally announced several changes to Joe Maddon’s coaching staff Thursday while a multi-year contract with Jim Hickey was being finalized for him to become the team’s new pitching coach. The Cubs named Chili Davis as the Major League hitting coach and Brian Butterfield as the Major League third base coach. Additionally, … [Read more...]