John J. Kim / baiduhaiTheo Epstein, David Ross and Jed Hoyer at the press conference to announce Ross as the new Cubs manager on Oct. 28, 2019.
John J. Kim / baiduhai / baiduhaiNew Cubs Manager David Ross poses for photographs on Oct. 28 outside Wrigley Field,
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiDavid Ross gets ready to bat against the St. Cardinals during the second inning at Wrigley Field on Sept. 25, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiTheo Epstein hands David Ross a Cubs jersey at the press conference to announce Ross' hiring as the team's new manager.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiFormer Cubs catcher David Ross shows off the 2016 Commissioner's Trophy as players are announced on the first day of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiDavid Ross throws out the first pitch in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series , between the Cubs and the Dodgers, at Wrigley Field, in 2017.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiFormer Cubs catcher David Ross sings the seventh inning stretch with Aaron Boone from the bleachers during ESPN's broadcast of the Cubs-Cardinals game at Wrigley Field on June 4, 2017.
Anthony Souffle / baiduhaiCubs catcher David Ross, who got is 100th career home run, is congratulated by manager Joe Maddon after their team beat the Philadelphia Phillies on May 27, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiDavid Ross gives two thumbs up to his former Cubs teammates before he took part in a televised ESPN pregame show before a game against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on June 4, 2017.
Brian Cassella / baiduhai / baiduhaiCubs manager David Ross prepares for a game Sept. 6, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
Elsa / Getty ImagesDavid Ross reacts during batting practice prior to Game 6 of the World Series against the Indians at Progressive Field on Nov. 1, 2016.
Tasos Katopodis / Getty ImagesJohn Lackey, David Ross, Travis Wood and Jon Lester on the bus during the Cubs' World Series parade on Nov. 4, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiDavid Ross poses for photographs outside of Wrigley Field on Oct. 28, 2019.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiFormer Cubs players David Ross, left, and Ted Lilly attend spring training at the Under Armour Performance Center on Feb. 16, 2017.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiFormer Cubs catcher David Ross shows off the 2016 Commissioner's Trophy as players are announced on the first day of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiDavid Rosscelebrates with first base coach Brandon Hyde after his home run against the Cardinals during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on on Sept. 25, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiDavid Ross shakes hands with Theo Epstein as Jed Hoyer looks on at Ross' first press conference as Cubs manager.
Benny Sieu / APDavid Ross throws out a batter during a baseball game against the Brewers on July 24, 2016.
Hannah Foslien / Getty ImagesDavid Ross of the Red Sox looks on while catching the game against the Twins on May 15, 2014 at Target Field.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiDavid Ross celebrates the Cubs' National League Central title Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiCubs manager David Ross yells at the home-plate umpire after a strike call against Jake Marisnick in the ninth inning against the Brewers on April 24, 2021, at Wrigley Field.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiDavid Ross signs autographs before a game against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field on Sept. 4, 2016.
Elsa / Getty ImagesDavid Ross celebrates with Jason Heyward after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiDavid Ross crouches at second base after hitting a double in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field, Aug. 11, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiDavid Ross waves to the fans after he was pulled from the game by Cubs manager Joe Maddon during the seventh inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on on Sept. 25, 2016.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (left) greets former teammate David Ross during batting practice in 2017 before Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiDavid Ross before the start of the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Aug. 16, 2016.
Jason Miller / Getty ImagesDavid Ross hits a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Indians in Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCatcher David Ross goofs around during warm ups Oct. 8, 2016 before Game 2 of a National League Division Series at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / baiduhai / baiduhaiCubs manager David Ross talks to players Kyle Schwarber, left, and Ian Happ on July 6, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiDavid Ross hugs his mother, Jackie, after a press conference to announce his hiring as he new Cubs manager on Oct. 28, 2019.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiDavid Ross gets doused with water from Anthony Rizzo during his interview following their team's 3-1 win over the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on on Sept. 25, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiCubs catcher David Ross reacts to the remarks by teammate Jon Lester at the country-themed fundraiser at Joe's Bar at 940 W. Weed St., in Chicago, on July 6, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiDavid Ross celebrates the Cubs' National League Central title at Wrigley Field on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiCubs catcher David Ross heads for the bus after the game against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on May 1, 2016.
Carolyn Kaster / APPresident Barack Obama talks with Cubs catcher David Ross during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, where the president honored the team.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs manager David Ross works out July 6, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiCubs catcher David Ross points to a teammate after making a diving catch of a foul pop during the first preseason game of spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on March 4, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhai / baiduhaiCubs manager David Ross, left, and team President Theo Epstein talk during a workout July 8, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
Jon Durr / Getty ImagesWillson Contreras shakes hands with David Ross before the game against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on June 4, 2017.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiDavid Ross tags out St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter at home plate to end the top of the seventh inning at Wrigley Field, Aug. 11, 2016.
Jon Durr / Getty ImagesDavid Ross (second from left) talks during the Baseball Tonight pregame show on ESPN before the Cubs-Cardinals game from Wrigley Field on June 4, 2017.
Alexandra Wimley / baiduhaiDavid Ross skydives with the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team during the opening of the first day of the Chicago Air and Water Show on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiCubs catcher David Ross and starting pitcher Jason Hammel head to the team bus after a 3-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field, June 5, 2016.
Gene J. Puskar / APDavid Ross hugs Kris Bryant on the bench before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh Sept. 27, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiDavid Ross during batting practice before the start of Game 3 of the NLCS against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 18, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiDavid Ross poses for photographs with his parents, Jackie and David Ross, at the American Airlines Conference Center next to Wrigley Field on Oct. 28, 2019.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiDavid Ross is carried off the field by Anthony Rizzo and Jason Heyward after the Cubs on the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016 at Progressive Field.
Elsa / Getty ImagesDavid Ross runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Indians in Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
Brian Cassella / baiduhai / baiduhaiCubs spring instructor David Ross talks to manager Joe Maddon at practice on Feb. 18, 2019 during spring training in Mesa, Ariz.
Elsa / Getty ImagesDavid Ross celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Indians in Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 2, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiNew Cubs manager David Ross on Oct. 28, 2019.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiDavid Ross waits to take the field Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, prior to Game 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiCubs President Jed Hoyer talks with manager David Ross during spring training Feb. 25, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiDavid Ross throws pieces of gum to fans behind the dugout before the start of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Aug. 29, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiDavid Ross comes out to participate in a team workout at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in advance of Game 3 of the World Series against the Indians on Friday.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiDavid Ross rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on May 13, 2016.
David Carson / McClatchy-TribuneRed Sox pitcher Koji Uehara and catcher David Ross begin the celebration after the final out in Game 6 of the World Series against the Cardinals at Fenway Park on October 30, 2013.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiNew Cubs manager David Ross poses for photographs at the American Airlines Conference Center next to Wrigley Field.
NBC / NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesAnthony Rizzo, David Ross, and Dexter Fowler sing "Go Cubs Go" with Bill Murray during SNL's Weekend Update on Nov. 5, 2016.
Gregory Shamus / Getty ImagesDavid Ross runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Indians in Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
Anthony Souffle / baiduhaiDavid Ross waves to the fans as he stands with his teammates and family during an on-field tribute to him prior to the Cubs' game against the Cardinals on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiDavid Ross has a laugh after scoring on a double by Jon Lester in the second inning against the Reds on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiCubs catcher David Ross and White Sox manager Robin Ventura pose for a picture before a game at Wrigley Field on July 27, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiThe Cubs introduce David Ross as the 55th manager in franchise history on Oct. 28, 2019.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCatcher David Ross after the Giants 3rd out in the 5th inning of Game 1 of a National League Division Series at Wrigley Field.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiTheo Epstein, David Ross and Jed Hoyer pose after Ross was introduced as the new Cubs manager on Oct. 28, 2019.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiCubs manager David Ross adjusts his face covering during a workout July 4, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
Phil Velasquez / baiduhaiDavid Ross rounds third after his solo homer in the sixth inning vs. Seattle at Wrigley Field on July 29, 2016.
Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesDavid Ross reacts after striking out in the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field on October 7, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiDavid Ross and the Cubs celebrate in the clubhouse after winning Game 6 of the NLCS, at Wrigley Field on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiCubs manager David Ross meets with the umpires before a game against the Braves on April 17, 2021, at Wrigley Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiDavid Ross participating in the Shoot the Puck competition at the Blackhawks game against the Stars at the United Center on Nov. 6, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiNew Cubs manager David Ross takes reporters' questions at the American Airlines Conference Center next to Wrigley Field on Oct. 28, 2019.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiCubs catcher David Ross makes a diving catch of a pop up before turning a double play against the Los Angeles Angels in the first preseason game of spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on March 4, 2016.
Anthony Souffle / baiduhaiCatcher David Ross watches his solo home run in the top of the 3rd inning off of Matt Moore Oct. 11, 2016 in Game 4 of their National League Division Series at AT&T Park.
Matt Slocum / APThe Tigers' Miguel Cabrera is tagged out at home by the Red Sox's David Ross in the first inning during Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series on Oct. 17, 2013.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs manager David Ross makes a pitching change April 18, 2021, at Wrigley Field.
Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesDavid Ross holds the World Series trophy during the Cubs' victory celebration in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs manager David Ross makes a pitching change in the sixth inning April 1, 2021, at Wrigley Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiDavid Ross with Jake Arrieta near the dugout after he was pulled from the game during the seventh inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on on Sept. 25, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiDavid Ross reacts in the dugout after flying out in the fourth inning Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCatcher David Ross and relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman hug after winning the game in the ninth inning in Game 4 of their National League Division Series at AT&T Park Oct. 11, 2016.
Brian Cassella / TNSFormer Cubs catcher David Ross visits with manager Joe Maddon before Game 2 of the 2017 National League Division Series.
Anthony Souffle / baiduhaiDavid Ross stands on the field as he watches a video tribute to him prior to the Cubs' game against the Cardinals on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiDavid Ross, center, during the fourth day of spring training at Sloan Park, Feb. 22, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiAfter getting swept in the 2015 NLCS by the New York Mets David Ross carries his thing from Wrigley Field on Oct. 22, 2015.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCatcher David Ross takes the field to work out Oct. 9, 2016 a day before Game 3 of their National League Division Series at AT&T Park.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiDavid Ross throws sugar-free double bubble gum into the stands to the fans before the start of Game 2 of the NLCS against the Dodger at Wrigley Field on Oct. 16, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiDavid Ross and Kris Bryant hang out behind stage on the first day of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Jan. 13, 2017.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiDavid Ross talks with Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts after the press conference to announce his hiring on Oct. 28, 2019.
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Theo Epstein, David Ross and Jed Hoyer at the press conference to announce Ross as the new Cubs manager on Oct. 28, 2019.
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New Cubs manager David Ross will be analyzed immediately by his former employer.
ESPN announced Thursday that its first “Sunday Night Baseball” game of the 2020 season will feature Ross’ Cubs against the Brewers on March 29 at Miller Park. ESPN also will air the Cubs’ home opener March 30 against the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs open the season March 26 in Milwaukee.
Ross was an analyst for ESPN in addition to serving as a special assistant in the Cubs baseball operations department for the last three seasons. The retired catcher played the last two seasons of his 15-year career with the Cubs in 2015-16.