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• The Rundown: Cubs Break Long Losing Streak, Counsell Catching Shrapnel from Local Media, CBA Negotiations Begin
“They’re selling postcards of the hanging.” — Desolation Row by Bob Dylan and performed by The Grateful Dead Thanks to a rousing 10-4 win over the Pirates, the Cubs are no longer riding a double-digit losing streak. Craig Counsell, who has mostly remained immune to big media tough love, looked relieved in his postgame interview, … The post The Rundown: Cubs Break Long...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/28/26): PCA Leads Off, Amaya Catching, Rea on Bump
Congratulations, Cubs, you finally won another game. As a reward, you get to face Paul Skenes. But you’ve got to beat the best to be the best, and there’s a whole lot of positive correction coming due for Craig Counsell‘s team. We saw that at work last night as they scored more runs in one … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/28/26): PCA Leads Off, Amaya Catching, Rea on Bump ...2026
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• Cubs Got About 30 Minutes to Enjoy First W in Nearly 2 Weeks
Act like you’ve been there before. That’s what they say when someone puts a little sauce on a celebration of something they’ve done more than a few times in the past. But for Craig Counsell and the Cubs, a 10-game losing streak was uncharted territory. It wasn’t just that they were losing; it was how … The post Cubs Got About 30 Minutes to Enjoy First W in Nearly 2 We...2026
• Latest On Hunter Harvey
Cubs right-hander Hunter Harvey has hit a setback in his recovery from triceps inflammation, as an MRI revealed a stress reaction in his triceps area. Manager Craig Counsell shared the details with reporters (including Gordon Edes of the Chicago Sun-Times) yesterday, including the news that Harvey will be out of action for at least another […]...2026
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• Cubs activate Roberts; Harvey has injury setback
The Cubs reinstated right-hander Ethan Roberts from the 15-day injured list Friday, the same day manager Craig Counsell said reliever Hunter Harvey had a setback in his recovery from right triceps inflammation that has sidelined him for a month....2026
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• Chicago Cubs @ Texas Rangers – Series Preview (May 8-10): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs’ (26-12) tear continued with a sweep of the Reds at Wrigley Field that brought their win streak to nine games. The series featured tons of drama with three consecutive walk-off victories, two of them in extra innings. Craig Counsell‘s squad now heads back out on the road, beginning with a three-game set against … The post Chicago Cubs @ Texas Rangers – Series Preview (Ma...2026
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• Cubs activate Roberts; Harvey has injury setback
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• Matthew Boyd To Undergo Meniscus Surgery
Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd is going to undergo surgery to address an injury to the meniscus in his left knee. His current timetable is unknown. Manager Craig Counsell provided the update to reporters, including Jesse Rogers of ESPN. After Counsell spoke, the Cubs officially placed him on the 15-day injured list. Right-hander Trent Thornton was […]...2026
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• Snyder's Soapbox: The 'Ohtani Rule' only feels like special treatment because he's a special player

Craig Counsell kicked off the weekend Cubs-Dodgers series with some whining...2026
• Cubs To Activate Phil Maton In Next Two Days
The Cubs bullpen may be getting one of their key offseason signings back from injury. According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, right-hander Phil Maton is currently with the team in Los Angeles for their series against the Dodgers. He could be activated tomorrow or Monday, per manager Craig Counsell. Maton was one of several additions […]...2026
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• Cade Horton Undergoes Full TJ, Expected to Miss 15-16 Months
As manager Craig Counsell told reporters prior to Friday’s game, Cade Horton underwent a full Tommy John surgery on Thursday. That means his UCL revision procedure included a complete replacement of the ligament rather than using an internal brace to reinforce it. Justin Steele‘s surgery last year was of the internal brace variety, which is … The post Cade Horton Undergoes Full T...2026
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• Cade Horton Will Miss Season Following Elbow Surgery
Craig Counsell confirmed Tuesday what most had already suspected, which is that Cade Horton will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament. Whether this is another Tommy John ligament replacement like the one he had at Oklahoma in 2021 or an internal brace procedure like the one Justin Steele underwent last year … The post Cade Horton Will Miss Season Following...2026
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• Cubs' Horton to have elbow surgery, done for '26
Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton will have season-ending surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, manager Craig Counsell said....2026
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• Cade Horton To Undergo Season-Ending UCL Surgery
Cubs right-hander Cade Horton will undergo elbow surgery and miss the remainder of the 2026 season, manager Craig Counsell tells Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, Horton has a torn ulnar collateral ligament. Whether he requires full Tommy John surgery or some sort of alternative won’t be known until […]...2026
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• Cubs OF Suzuki nearing return from knee injury
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki is close to returning from a knee injury he suffered during the WBC, according to manager Craig Counsell....2026
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• Cubs' Suzuki to be placed on IL after WBC injury
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki, who suffered a strained knee ligament during the World Baseball Classic, will start the season on the IL, manager Craig Counsell...2026
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• Royals Rout Sends 'Crazy' World Series Spinning into Game 7 Wednesday Night
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"Shohei Ohtani's roster spot an unfair advantage, claims Craig Counsell ahead of weekend Dodgers-Cubs series"

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"Roberts has been very, very good so far this year and he seems to be working his way up in Craig Counsell’s circle of trust."

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"After that, though, Craig Counsell summoned Drew Smyly to face a couple of lefthanded hitters."

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"Craig Counsell is leaving the Brewers to become the manager for the Cubs, sources confirmed to ESPN."

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"The Brewers are planning to activate right-hander Freddy Peralta from the 60-day injured list during the club’s upcoming three-game series in Pittsburgh from August 2-4, manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including Todd Rosiak of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)."

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"Brewers reliever John Axford will miss the rest of the season after suffering significant structural damage in his throwing elbow, manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including Adam McCalvy of MLB."

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"The Brewers have announced a new contract with manager Craig Counsell, as first reported by Robert Murray (Twitter link)."

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"Fortunately for the slumping Brew Crew, manager Craig Counsell suggested that Yelich will steer clear of the injured list."

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"As of now, right-handers Chase Anderson, Zach Davies and Jhoulys Chacin are the only locks for Milwaukee’s 2018 rotation, manager Craig Counsell suggested to reporters, including Adam McCalvy of MLB."

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"Brewers manager Craig Counsell has been trying to escape the concept of pitching roles, calling them all "out-getters" instead as he attempts to creatively navigate the Brewers down the stretch."

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"" Manager Craig Counsell told reporters the reliever will miss "significant time," but a firm timetable isn't available yet since it's yet to be determined if Smith needs surgery."

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"The Brewers will hire Craig Counsell as their next manager, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweets."

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"Former major league player Craig Counsell worked as an assistant for Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin in 2012."

• Craig Counsell’s Managerial Masterclass Has Cubs Clicking
In 2024, the Cubs parted ways with franchise folk hero David Ross and inked Craig Counsell, whose contract with the Brewers had expired. The shockwaves from this bold move are still being felt today, especially in the NL Central. In his third year at the helm, Counsell has his club playing tough, defensive-minded baseball that … The post Craig Counsell’s Managerial Masterclass Has Cubs...2026
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• Cubs Injury Updates: Palencia Throwing Pen Tuesday, Martin to Chicago for Imaging
Craig Counsell offered updates on two injured relievers, and it sounds like closer Daniel Palencia could be in line for a “soon-ish” return. The righty was shut down on April 17 following three days of symptoms that then flared up during conditioning, but the Cubs were able to backdate his IL stint by three days. … The post Cubs Injury Updates: Palencia Throwing Pen Tuesday, Mart...2026
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• Cubs To Place Seiya Suzuki On Injured List, Option Javier Assad
The Cubs are placing outfielder Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day injured list to begin the season, manager Craig Counsell confirmed to reporters Monday (link via Patrick Mooney of The Athletic). He’s been slowed by a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The Cubs were already planning to select the contract of non-roster Michael […]...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/4/26): Carlson Leads Off, Alcántara in LF, Cabrera Pitching

Time is limited, so I’m just going to post the lineup image below. I will, however make a note of one particular player. That wouldn’t typically be worth mentioning, but the circumstances related to his presence are worth discussing. Things got a little spicy at camp on Tuesday as Craig Counsell went off during baserunning … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/4/26): Carlson Leads Off, Alcántara...2026
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• Preseason Prep - Feb. 20, 2026
Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 1B (CIN) Encarnacion-Strand is recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in January. The former top prospect has struggled mightily over the past two years, dealing with injuries and underperformance. After exhibiting extraordinary power during his minor league career, CES has posted exit velocities below 88 miles-per-hour each of the past two major league seasons. ...2026
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• Brewer manager Pat Murphy’s contract extended through 2028 with club option for 2029

The Milwaukee Brewers have reworked manager Pat Murphy’s contract, locking up the reigning two-time NL Manager of the Year through 2028 with a club option for 2029, multiple sources have confirmed. Murphy, who was entering his final season of a three-year deal signed after the departure of Craig Counsell in the 2023-24 offseason, will stick […]...2026
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• Preseason Prep-February 14, 2026
Around the League Braxton Ashcraft-Pirates-SP The Pirates' rotation is going to get a lot of buzz this spring because of the young talent they have. A name that is going to get overlooked is Braxton Ashcraft. He quietly had a solid debut for the Pirates last season (2.71 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 24% K, 8% BB, and 3.61 SIERA). He is 26 years old but has struggled with various injuries since 2025. In his...2026
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• Red Sox 6, Cubs 1: ‘The sun don’t shine on the same dog’s ass every time’

Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The Cubs had to settle for meatloafing the Red Sox. Now, before you go all medieval on me for that headline, it’s attributable to Hall of Famer Catfish Hunter, given in a postgame interview after he’d allowed four home runs in a game. Oddly, he lost that particular game 6-1, which is the same score by which the Red Sox defeated the Cubs Sunday at Wrigle...2025
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• Cubs 4, Yankees 1: Shōta Imanaga leads the way

Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images The Cubs homered twice and won the series from the Yankees. After a blowout loss Friday, the Cubs really needed to get back on track and take a pair from the Yankees, and that’s exactly what they did, finishing up with a solid 4-1 victory Sunday behind outstanding pitching from Shōta Imanaga and home runs by Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson. Busch, in fact, did ...2025
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• Cubs Sign Kenta Maeda To Minor League Deal
The Cubs are signing veteran righty Kenta Maeda to a minor league contract, as first reported by Japanese news outlet Daily Sports. Cubs skipper Craig Counsell confirmed the signing to the team’s beat today (link via Vinnie Duber for the Chicago Sun-Times). Maeda, a Boras Corporation client, was released by the Tigers last week. “He…...2025
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• Red Sox 6, Cubs 1: ‘The sun don’t shine on the same dog’s ass every time’
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• Cubs 4, Yankees 1: Shōta Imanaga leads the way
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• Cubs 5, Yankees 2: All-Star Matthew Boyd dominates

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Cubs lefthander threw his best game of the year. Matthew Boyd, a first-time All-Star this year, won’t be pitching in the Midsummer Classic Tuesday. Fortunately for the Cubs, Boyd put together a classic outing in his Saturday start against the Yankees. He became the first Cubs starter to go eight full innings in 2025, allowing just four hits, and the Cu...2025
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• Cubs 2, Marlins 1: Kyle Tucker’s bat heats up

Photo by Jared Lennon/Getty Images The Cubs outfielder, DH’ing the last two days, won the game with a three-hit day. Kyle Tucker, who’d been in a bit of a slump, had three hits and a home run for the second straight day, helping lead the Cubs to a 2-1 win over the Marlins. In so doing they took the series, as well as the season series, from the Fish. Let’s get right to it. Tucker was the s...2025
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• Cubs 4, Phillies 0: A (Colin) Rea of sunshine on a rainy Friday at Wrigley Field

Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The Cubs waited out a long rain delay and produced a satisfying win. Yet another rain delay hit Wrigley Field Friday afternoon, the second of this homestand. This time, play didn’t begin until after the delay, and the result was better than on the previous rain day last Sunday. Colin Rea and four relievers combined on a four-hit shutout and the Cubs got...2025
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• Padres 4, Cubs 2: It’s déjà vu for the bullpen

Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Sadly, you have heard this all before. The Cubs had a bullpen meltdown in Monday’s game against the Padres at Petco Park, and so two bullpen moves were made before Tuesday’s game. Unfortunately, it was those two relievers, Daniel Palencia and Luke Little, who had bad performances on Wednesday. The two runs (one each) that Palencia and Little allowed were the differ...2025
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• Justin Steele will have elbow surgery this week and is out for the season

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Well... this is definitely not good news. Cubs lefthander Justin Steele has had elbow issues off and on over the last couple of years. This season, it resulted in him being scratched from a scheduled start today against the Dodgers. Now, he’s scratched for the rest of 2025 (Bluesky link): Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Justin Steele will ...2025
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• Cubs 3, Padres 1: Shōta shines on a cloudy, chilly Wrigley afternoon

Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The Cubs welcomed fans back to Wrigley Field with a win. Friday’s home Cubs opener at Wrigley Field was typical of so many over the years: Cloudy, wind blowing off the lake, temperature in the mid-40s. The capacity house of 40,244 was there to be entertained and to see a win, and they certainly got both. Shōta Imanaga, perhaps the most popular current C...2025
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• Cubs 4, Dodgers 2: Pete Crow-Armstrong shows off in front of the home folks

Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images PCA hit two homers and a triple with his parents in attendance at Dodger Stadium. I told you the Cubs could win this series! The Cubs went into Dodger Stadium and with solid pitching and hitting took two of three from the defending World Series champions, winning Sunday. They got a strong outing from an unexpected source (Colin Rea) and a great offen...2025
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• Cubs 7, Guardians 4: The wins just keep on coming

Steve Sher The Cubs remain undefeated after 10 spring outings. MESA, Arizona — The Cubs ended their tie streak at three Saturday afternoon with a convincing 7-4 win over the Guardians. That gives them seven wins to go with the three ties, and they haven’t lost yet this spring. Right. Spring wins and losses mean nothing. I know this. You know this. And yet... there’s just something that fee...2025
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• Cubs 5, Rockies 0: Jameson Taillon scratched with a back issue

Al Yellon The Cubs won the game, but... MESA, Arizona — Seven Cubs pitchers shut out the Rockies 5-0 at Sloan Park Saturday, allowing just three hits and striking out nine. That should be good news. Unfortunately, one of those pitchers was not the scheduled starter Jameson Taillon. Occasionally over the last few seasons, I’ve walked over to the Cubs bullpen to do a Facebook Live stream of...2024
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• Cody Bellinger: ‘I fully believe in myself as a baseball player’

Marquee Sports Network The outfielder was re-introduced as a Cub Wednesday afternoon. The Cubs re-introduced newly re-signed outfielder Cody Bellinger Wednesday afternoon to a group of media that was already quite familiar with him from his year with the team in 2023. And Bellinger referenced last year a couple of times, saying that the team had “unfinished business” from 2023 from missing...2024
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• Looking at projections for the 2024 Chicago Cubs

Jed Hoyer introduces Shōta Imanaga in January | Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images This team seems incomplete at the moment. Every offseason I wait until the Cubs look like a quasi-finished project before writing up my thoughts on the new team. This year I waited longer than usual. Cubs Convention came and went. January turned into February. The ZiPS projections were released, so wa...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Convention: It’s all about Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger celebrates a hit in August | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Will it finally move the Cubs front office to make a big deal? A week ago it looked like fans might be bringing pitchforks and torches to Cubs Convention. In fact, 24 hours before the 37th annual winter gathering of Cubs fans kicked off in downtown Chicago I was wondering what the turnout would look like. A st...2024
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• Ryan Flaherty is going to be named Cubs bench coach

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports He’s a former Cubs draft pick. One vacancy on the Cubs coaching staff has been filled, per Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic: Ryan Flaherty is expected to be named Cubs bench coach, sources tell The Athletic. Flaherty was a finalist for the Padres managerial job that went to Mike Shildt. Had previously served as Padres bench coach. Now will hold the same ro...2023
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• Craig Counsell: ‘It is time to be a Cub’

Marquee Sports Network The new Cubs manager was introduced at a news conference at Wrigley Field Monday. The headline to this article reflects, I think, Craig Counsell’s approach to taking the job of Cubs manager. During his introductory news conference, he confidently stated: “It’s time to be a Cub.” Throughout the presser he laid praise on Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer...2023
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• Money talks: Craig Counsell will be the next manager of the Chicago Cubs

Craig Counsell and David Ross shake hands on Opening Day at Wrigley Field in 2022 | Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports There are some really interesting financial elements informing this decision In early December 2021 I was grumbling to myself about free agent signings and deals right before the lockout as I was walking to get coffee. It was right after now World Series champions Marcus Semien ...2023
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• In appreciation of David Ross

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The now ex-Cub manager is an important person in Cubs history. By now, you have heard the news that David Ross has been let go as Cubs manager and replaced by Craig Counsell, the former manager of the Brewers. Counsell received a five-year deal for a reported $40 million, so it’ll be a while before we have another Cubs manager, presumably. There will be...2023
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• Crew shuts down Nats as Santana belts 2 HRs
Brewers manager Craig Counsell has been trying to escape the concept of pitching roles, calling them all "out-getters" instead as he attempts to creatively navigate the Brewers down the stretch. Sunday's series-clinching, 7-2 win over the Nationals at Miller Park showed why....2017
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• Sources: Counsell bolts Brewers to manage Cubs

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• Cubs 11, Dodgers 10: This team never quits!

Matt Marton-Imagn Images The Cubs won their second bonkers game of this homestand. The Cubs were behind... and then, suddenly, they weren’t. And then they built a nice lead... and then, blew it and wound up behind in the late innings. Then, just as they did in Friday’s crazy game at Wrigley Field, this Cubs team came back. They forced extra innings and Ian Happ’s 10th-inning single complet...2025
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• Brewers To Hire Craig Counsell
The Brewers will hire Craig Counsell as their next manager, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweets. The team announced the firing of Ron Roenicke Sunday night and will formally announce their new hire Monday morning. Counsell is currently a special … ...2015
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• Cubs 6, Diamondbacks 2: The long ball, the relievers and a very weird 100-pitch start from Ben Brown

David Banks-Imagn Images The Cubs pounded the long ball early and then got some solid relief pitching. The Cubs started out Saturday just like they had ended Friday, pouring on lots of runs and home runs, despite a temperature 25 degrees colder at Wrigley Field. Home runs by Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki led a six-run onslaught off Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen in the first two innings ...2025
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• Mets hire Carlos Mendoza: New York misses out on Craig Counsell, lands Yankees bench coach as new manager

Mendoza had been a coach for the crosstown Yankees...2023
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• Craig Counsell: ‘It is time to be a Cub’
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• Ashby No Questions And Tells Cubs No Lies
Hope everyone had a glorious Memorial Day, while placing some hot dogs in your gullet and swallowing them whole with some cheap beer. Like George Washington would've wanted it! George used to remove his wooden teeth and eat hot dogs whole. True story. So, I've become Mr. Pull My Pitcher With 90 Pitches. I hate pitches 90-100. They suck. In ten years, I will hate pitches 80-90. Then, ten years late...2022
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• Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks – Series Preview (May 1-3): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (19-12) bounced back from dropping a series against the Dodgers by taking two of three from the Padres in San Diego. Winning that set at Petco Park gave Craig Counsell‘s team a 3-3 record on their West Coast trip as they return to Wrigley for three against the Diamondbacks starting Friday afternoon. Arizona … The post Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks – Series Preview (May ...2026
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• Cade Horton Undergoes Full TJ, Expected to Miss 15-16 Months
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• Cade Horton Will Miss Season Following Elbow Surgery
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• Cubs' Horton to have elbow surgery, done for '26
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• Cubs Aiming To Activate Seiya Suzuki On April 10
Seiya Suzuki is three games into a minor league rehab stint with Double-A Knoxville, and his return to the Cubs’ lineup is now on the horizon. As manager Craig Counsell told MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian and other reporters today, the plan is for Suzuki to be activated from the 10-day injured list before Friday’s game with […]...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/31/26): Angels 2, Cubs 0 – Bats Go Cold in Shutout
The conditions were drastically different at Wrigley Field on Tuesday when the Cubs battled the Angels in game two of the series. The temperature was over 30 degrees lower than Monday and the frigid conditions appeared to freeze the bats in the home dugout as Craig Counsell‘s squad was shut out. Both starting pitchers, José … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/31/26): Angels 2, C...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/24/26): Yankees 8, Cubs 3 – Bregman Homers in Spring Training Finale
The Cubs finally wrapped up their spring training schedule with a matchup against the Yankees at Sloan Park Tuesday afternoon. Manager Craig Counsell had a quick hook on his starters in this one, pulling most of them before the 3rd inning in what would be a lopsided loss. Alex Bregman gave Chicago the lead in … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/24/26): Yankees 8, Cubs 3 – Bregman Home...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/22/26): Cubs 12, Brewers 0 – Opening Day Lineup Outstanding in Win
The Cubs took on the rival Brewers in the third-to-last game of the spring at Sloan Park on Sunday afternoon. Manager Craig Counsell went with what is likely to be his Opening Day lineup, and they did terrific work in a blowout victory. Chicago went ahead with three runs in the bottom of the 2nd, … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/22/26): Cubs 12, Brewers 0 – Opening Day Lineup Outst...2026
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• Team Offense, Chicago Cubs
Claude.AI writes (light edits): This post is part of a series examining Major League team offenses for 2026. The Cubs averaged 4.90 runs per game in 2025, fifth in the majors and third in the National League. Manager Craig Counsell enters 2026 with what looks like a deep, balanced lineup. Let’s see what the numbers […]...2026
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• Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/4/26): Carlson Leads Off, Alcántara in LF, Cabrera Pitching
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• Justin Steele Shut Down with Flexor Strain, Will Be Re-Evaluated Next Month
There had been some low-level buzz about Justin Steele‘s rehab, but everything was kept hush-hush until Craig Counsell spilled the beans during a Tuesday appearance on 104.3 The Score. Speaking with Spiegel & Holmes, the manager explained that Steele suffered a flexor strain and has been shut down from throwing. He’ll be re-evaluated in a … The post Justin Steele Shut Down wi...2026
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• Cubs 4, Diamondbacks 3: You keep me hangin’ on

Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images The Cubs had another shaky ninth inning, but a great play by Dansby Swanson nailed down the win. I’m gonna make a little teeny tiny suggestion here. Maybe it’s not such a great idea for the Cubs to keep signing former Astros relief pitchers. We went through a roller-coaster ride with Hector Neris last year until he was let go, and the Ryan Pressly Era hasn’t begun...2025
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• Cubs 4, Astros 3: Getting the job done

Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Dansby Swanson’s three-run homer highlighted a four-run first inning that the Cubs made hold up for another win. It wasn’t the best of games. Cubs hitters struck out 12 times. Some sketchy defense helped lead to a Houston run. The Cubs had only one hit after the fourth inning. And yet, the Cubs put a large crooked number on the board in the first inning f...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ Shōta time

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. The Cubs are .500 after a fine pitching performance and a few unfortunate bounces. The bullpen was spotless. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground fr...2024
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• Padres Considering David Ross For Managerial Opening
With the shocking news that long-time Brewers manager Craig Counsell signed a five-year, $40MM contract with the Cubs, a new managerial free agent entered the fray: David Ross. The freshly fired former Cubs manager should be an intriguing candidate for those teams still in need of a skipper, and indeed, at least one club is…...2023
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• Cubs hire Craig Counsell: Four reasons why this was one of most shocking managerial moves in MLB history

Counsell, who spent nine seasons with the Brewers and was heavily pursued by the Mets, ended up with the Cubs...2023
• Craig Counsell Reportedly Looking To Reset Market For Managerial Salaries
With Craig Counsell no longer under contract as manager of the Brewers and strong interest from other clubs, there has been much speculation about what factors he will be taking into account in deciding where to go for 2024. Per a report from Curt Hogg and Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, he is…...2023
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• Brewers to replace Doug Melvin as general manager
The Brewers announced today that Doug Melvin is going to “transition into an advisory role” with the team, which is probably the nicest language you can use to fire someone. The Brewers have been in need of a new direction for a while now, and a new front office should help kickstart a rebuild that is already a bit late in getting started. In terms of potential candidates, Twitter is already offer...2015
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