Cubs Retain Pitching Coaches Hottovy and Jacobson for 2027

The Chicago Cubs have decided to retain pitching coaches Tommy Hottovy and Casey Jacobson for the upcoming 2027 season. This decision comes after a difficult year in which the team faced numerous injuries within both the rotation and bullpen.

Throughout the 2026 season, Hottovy and Jacobson managed a constantly changing pitching staff, exacerbated by injuries to key players. Hottovy has been with the Cubs since 2015 and became the pitching coach in 2019, while Jacobson has served as assistant pitching coach for the past two seasons.

The Cubs' pitching staff struggled significantly, with several players, including Justin Steele and Cade Horton, facing serious injuries. The team made attempts to strengthen the bullpen through trade acquisitions, but these moves did not yield the desired results. The Cubs will look to improve their pitching health in 2027.