Aaron Boone Game Strategy Dave Roberts Ejections Carlos Mendoza Lineup Changes Pitching Changes Alex Cora Rob Thomson Player Management Team Dynamics Team Strategy Skip Schumaker Game Management John Schneider Player Replacement Lineup Strategy Stephen Vogt Pitcher Substitutions Player Selection Playing Time Distribution Pitching in the ninth inning Benching Players Player Evaluation Player Substitutions Relief Pitcher Player Adjustments Joe Espada Mike Shildt Cubs Manager Umpiring Player Roles Craig Counsell Coaching Staff Player Strategy Pat Murphy Dan Wilson Mark DeRosa Pinch Hitting Warren Schaeffer Pitching Staff Decisions Tony Mansolino Bullpen Starting Pitcher Team Management Player Usage Ejection Benching Injuries Criticism David Bell Grady Sizemore Oliver Marmol Mark Kotsay Player Interactions Buck Showalter Cleveland Guardians
The youth-driven additions signal a plan to blend elite speed, defense, power with veteran leadership for the 2026 tournament.
