David Ross returns to ESPN two years after Cubs firing: ‘I’m so fired up’
By Dylan Svoboda
Published on March 3, 2026.
David Ross, a longtime MLB catcher and ex-Cubs manager, is returning to ESPN on a multiyear deal. He will be an analyst for both the network's game and studio coverage. This announcement came during a Team USA exhibition game against the Giants. In October 2019, Ross signed a three-year deal to take over as the Cubs' manager, but was replaced by Craig Counsell after the 2023 season.
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