As expected, the Chicago Cubs officially named Jim Hickey as the new pitching coach. Hickey is coming over from Tampa Bay and was the pitching coach for Joe Maddon when he was in Tampa.
As previously announced, Brandon Hyde takes over as the teams’ bench coach. He was previously the first base coach. Taking over at first base is Will Venable, who was recently named a special assistant to the front office.
Pitching Coach
Hickey, a Chicago native, spent 11 season’s as the Rays pitching coach, and has a strong relationship with Joe Maddon.