Cubs complete Joe Maddon’s coaching staff for 2019 season … Mark Loretta and Bob Tewksbury added to new-look staff The front office completed Joe Maddon’s coaching staff for the 2019 season. The Cubs named Mark Loretta as bench coach to replace Brandon Hyde, who last month departed the organization to become manager of the Baltimore Orioles, on Wednesday. Additionally, the Cubs have named Bob Tewksbury as coordinator, mental skills. Mark Loretta is a 15-year Major League veteran who has … [Read more...]
David Ross Signs Extension with ESPN, Out of Mix for Cubs Bench Coach Job
David Ross signs contract extension with ESPN, officially out of the mix for Cubs’ bench coach job According to multiple reports, David Ross is officially no longer in the running for the vacant job on Joe Maddon’s coaching staff. After Brandon Hyde left the Cubs to take the managerial opening in Baltimore, reports surfaced that Ross was at the top of the Cubs’ list to be the new bench coach. Reports then indicated Ross was not looking to be a coach yet on a big league staff. The news came … [Read more...]
Cubs Announce Joe Maddon’s Coaching Staff for 2019 Season
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...]