The Winnipeg Goldeyes (American Association) announced Thursday that field manager Logan Watkins, a former Chicago Cub. has agreed to contract extensions with the club. Also, Winnipeg is bringing back pitching coach Mark Brewer and hitting coach Adam Donachie.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Watkins, who has appeared in 58 Major League games during the 2013 and 2014 seasons with the Cubs, has guided the Goldeyes to playoff appearances in two of his three seasons on the bench, including a trip to the Miles Wolff Cup Finals in 2024. The 37-year-old has amassed a 151-147 (.507) regular-season record since being named the fifth field manager in franchise history November 1, 2023.
“Logan has demonstrated the leadership, determination, and baseball knowledge we were looking for when we brought him to Winnipeg,” Goldeyes president and chief executive officer Sam Katz said in a press relese. “He has earned the respect of his players and our organization, and we have tremendous confidence in his ability to keep the Goldeyes competitive. We’re pleased that Logan, along with Mark and Adam, will continue to lead our club.”
In his first season with Winnipeg, Watkins guided the Goldeyes to a 56-43 record and a first-place finish in the American Association’s West Division, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround for a team that had finished last the year before. His efforts earned him the league’s Manager of the Year award.
The Goldeyes went on to defeat the Sioux Falls Canaries and Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks during the 2024 playoffs before falling to the Kane County Cougars in the Miles Wolff Cup Finals.
After missing the post-season in 2025, Winnipeg rebounded in 2026, finishing 54-46 and returning to the playoffs for the 22nd time in franchise history. The Goldeyes also tied a club record with 34 home victories and established a new franchise mark with 13 consecutive wins from July 25 through August 7.
“Logan’s commitment to this organization extends well beyond what fans see during the season,” Goldeyes general manager Andrew Collier. “He puts an enormous amount of time and effort into recruiting players, building relationships, and preparing our club to compete. Mark and Adam are equally dedicated to helping our players succeed, and the three of them work extremely well together. Maintaining that continuity is important as we look ahead to 2027.”
Walkins is chomping at the bit to come back to the city he said he grew to love and cannot wait get back to work on building a competitive club.
“I’m excited to be returning to Winnipeg for 2027. It’s become a second home to me,” Watkins said. “I love the city, the fans, and all the people involved in making the Goldeyes organization as special as it is. I’m very pleased Mark and Adam will be back as well. We’ve coached a lot of great players and had some fantastic moments together in the last three years. This year, we will work relentlessly to build a strong roster that will bring a championship back to Winnipeg.”
Brewer and Donachie joined Watkins’ coaching staff prior to the 2024 season and have remained in their respective roles throughout his tenure in Winnipeg.
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