(South Bend) — In conjunction with the Chicago Cubs, the South Bend Cubs have announced the team’s field staff for the 2026 Midwest League season. New South Bend manager Daniel Wasinger will begin his first season as a Minor League manager, after serving as the team’s bench coach last season. Wasinger is joined by returning hitting coach Nate Spears, new pitching coaches Henry Haack and JC Bonilla, and development coach Max Anastasio.

Wasinger enters his first season as South Bend’s manager, after serving as South Bend’s bench coach in 2025. With South Bend last season, Wasinger also served as the first base coach, and oversaw the team’s catching unit which saw Ariel Armas lead all of baseball (MLB and MiLB) in total baserunners caught stealing. He began his coaching career in 2024, joining the Cubs organization as a Development Coach with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.

Wasinger played two seasons in the Arizona Diamondbacks system starting in 2018, which included a stop in the Midwest League with Kane County in 2019. After his time with Arizona, Wasinger continued playing professionally in Independent Baseball and the Mexican Leagues. A former catcher, Wasinger was selected by Arizona in the 31st round of the 2018 MLB Draft out of Southeastern Louisiana University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in general studies.