With David Ross and Mark DeRosa reportedly out of the mix, what direction will the Cubs go for Joe Maddon’s next bench coach? Brandon Hyde was officially hired as the Orioles’ manager on Friday. Hyde’s departure means the Cubs will have their third bench coach in three seasons. Dave Martinez and Brandon Hyde leaving makes sense, but the turnover on the coaching staff is rather concerning. And it means another spring and early season adjustments for the players and Joe Maddon. According to … [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...]