Cubs Hire Former Catcher David Ross As New Manager; Ink 3-Year Deal
Ross, 42, replaces World Series-winning manager Joe Maddon, whose contract was not renewed after the Cubs missed the postseason this year.
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Ross, 42, replaces World Series-winning manager Joe Maddon, whose contract was not renewed after the Cubs missed the postseason this year.
David Ross wil be named the new manager of the Chicago Cubs, according to multiple reports.
Former Cubs Manager Joe Maddon reportedly interviewed with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, and could be announced as that team's manager in a day or two.
Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein said the organization will be making changes in the interest of developing the next world championship Cubs team.
Meanwhile, Wrigley Field looked empty all day Sunday. Perhaps that was fitting for those feeling empty knowing manager Joe Maddon would soon be a Cub no more.
Joe Maddon and the Chicago Cubs will be parting ways after five years, Theo Epstein announced in St. Louis.
The Cubs were shut out Sunday on Joe Maddon's day as their manager. It was announced before the game that he won't return next year.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon celebrated by playing a video during his postgame press conference of Bette Midler singing "Rochelle, Rochelle" from a "Seinfeld" episode in the '90s.
Joe Musgrove pitched three-hit ball through six innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago on Thursday night and extended the Cubs' losing streak to nine games.
The collapsing Chicago Cubs were eliminated from playoff contention shortly before losing their eighth straight game, falling to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
