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Chiefs announce 2026 on-field staff; Roberto Espinoza returns as manager
Roberto Espinoza, 36, will manage the Chiefs for a second season in 2026, continuing his rise in his 13th year in the Cardinals organization after reaching his 200th managerial win last year [1].Peoria rounded out the on-field group with pitching coach Michael Oh, hitting coach Michael Habas, bench coach Jason Eary, assistant coach Wade Stauss, certified athletic trainer Kily Gilbert, strength and conditioning coach Ryuta Takahashi, and baseball technology fellow Alexarmando Diaz. Five of the seven hires are new to the Cardinals organization [1].The Chiefs open the 2026 season on the road at Cedar Rapids on Friday, April 3, with the home opener at Dozer Park set for Tuesday, April 7 against the South Bend Cubs. Ticketing and schedule details are posted on the club’s schedule page [2].