"David Ross spent a couple of years as an analyst with ESPN after his playing days were over, but before becoming the Cubs manager. But he set down his mic and headset to take over the Cubs starting in 2020. Although Ross' managerial career (four seasons, 262-284 record) wasn't strictly successful, the decision to move on from him was more about the availability of Craig Counsell, whom the Cubs loved, than any perceived shortfalls of Ross himself."
"Ross did the best he could with an expensive, aging roster that was being picked apart by trades all while navigating the pandemic season and a labor battle that resulted in a lockout. At some point, he should find his way back into a dugout or leadership position in baseball. But until then, he'll be adding color for ESPN, something at which he is very good."
ESPN announced a multi-year extension with David Ross, a 2x World Series champion and former Cubs manager, to serve as an MLB analyst for game and studio coverage. Ross previously worked as an ESPN analyst from 2017-2019 before becoming the Cubs manager in 2020. His managerial tenure lasted four seasons with a 262-284 record. The Cubs moved on from Ross primarily due to the availability of Craig Counsell rather than performance issues. Ross managed an expensive, aging roster during challenging circumstances including the pandemic season and labor lockout. His return to ESPN represents the network's investment in quality sports media talent alongside their recent extension of Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan.
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