If there's a saving grace for the newcomers, it's that their more-established brethren are facing some of the same concerns for the first time. Same for several big-name managers in new spots for the first time, with the Angels' Joe Maddon, the Phillies' Joe Girardi and the Royals' Mike Matheny among them. “I think every manager right now has that same challenge, obviously to get the team prepared and to fulfill protocol, keep everyone healthy is the No. Still, the playing field isn't quite level for all first-year managers. Ross earned the nickname “Grandpa Rossy” for helping the young Cubs capture their first championship in 108 years in 2016.

Source: Daily Sun July 11, 2020 16:52 UTC