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Pelicans announce 2026 coaching staff; Cuevas back as manager
The Pelicans announced their 2026 coaching staff, with Yovanny Cuevas returning for a second season as manager. [1][2]Andrew Betcher steps in as pitching coach, Roberto Vaz returns as hitting coach, D’Angelo Jiménez is back as bench coach, and Kyle Sutherland returns as development coach. Luis Hernández joins as assistant pitching coach, with Chad Rodriguez (athletic trainer) and Luis Gutierrez (strength and conditioning) completing the group, Gutierrez also returning. [1]Myrtle Beach opens the 2026 season on the road in Charleston on April 2 and hosts its home opener on April 14 against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. [1]