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Cubs reportedly set to name David Ross manager this week

There’s a new favorite in the Cubs’ managerial search.

It’s the old favorite.

Former Cubs catcher David Ross, who reportedly had a second interview with the team this week, could be named manager as soon as Thursday, the first World Series off day.

David Kaplan of ESPN 1000 first reported that a decision was made on Tuesday.

Ross, 42, a special assistant with the Cubs, would be the team’s youngest manager since Jim Riggleman was hired a couple of weeks before his 42nd birthday in 1994. He has not been a manager at any level and has no coaching experience.