Breaking News: Cubs reportedly hire former Cub David Ross

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2145 days ago

According to NBC Chicago Sports David Kaplan, the Cubs have hired former catcher and ESPN analyst David Ross as there next manager.

Breaking: According to our @thekapman, the Cubs will name David Ross their new manager. https://t.co/ALTffQguVt

— NBC Sports Chicago (@NBCSChicago) October 23, 2019

David Ross the former Cubs catcher who famously hit a home run in his final at-bat in game 7 of the Cubs 2016 World Series victory has been the front runner in this process since the beginning.

In his final game, David Ross went yard in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series with the Cubs.

He is now returning as their new manager 👏 pic.twitter.com/irnR3T8GZn

— ESPN (@espn) October 23, 2019

He spent 15 years in the league and comes in with no coaching experience. Ross played under World Series-winning managers in Maddon, Terry Francona, John Farrell, and Bobby Cox.

Ross has served as a special assistant to baseball operations for the Cubs and an ESPN analyst since his playing days wrapped up.

Stay tuned for more on this breaking story as updates come in.

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