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SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Michael Ryan, the former manager of the Altoona Curve, was hired by the Chicago Cubs organization on Monday.
Ryan will be the manager of the South Bend Cubs. The team will be part of the Class A Advanced (High A) Central League this season.
Ryan, who was part of the Cubs organization last season, spent seven seasons as a manager in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, including 2017-19 at the helm of the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Ryan, a former outfielder, compiled a .258 (77-for-299) batting average, seven home runs and 35 RBIs in 149 major league games with the Twins (2002-05) and the Angels (2010).
-- From Mirror reports