Iowa Cubs manager Marty Pevey returns to team after health issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Iowa Cubs manager Marty Pevey returned to the team on August 11 after a health scare that required surgery to remove melanoma tumors. He had been absent during his team's road trip to Indianapolis, expressing strong feelings about missing his players. Pevey, the longest-tenured manager in franchise history, underwent successful surgery, but may need follow-up appointments and possible chemotherapy. This game at the Field of Dreams ballpark marks his first outing back with the team.
- •Marty Pevey returned to the Iowa Cubs on August 11.
- •He underwent surgery to remove melanoma tumors.
- •Pevey missed a road trip to Indianapolis due to health issues.
- •He may require follow-up appointments and chemotherapy.
- •This game is his first back with the team at Field of Dreams.
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa Cubs manager Marty Pevey returns to team after health scare
"Iowa Cubs manager Marty Pevey rejoined his team following a recent health scare.
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