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The Latest Breaking News from Craig Counsell

Cubs expected to take a swing at bolstering lineup — but how aggressive will they be?

Jed Hoyer says Cubs will have financial flexibility but won’t promise ‘some crazy-aggressive offseason’

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs president Jed Hoyer explains decision to fire David Ross, hire Craig Counsell

Hoyer spoke publicly about the move for the first time on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Craig Counsell Park Sign Vandalized After Manager Defects From Brewers to Cubs

Chicago’s new manager got a profane sendoff in the town where he grew up.

Sports Illustrated

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SI:AM | The Most Notable Results From College Basketball’s Opening Night

A few top teams have already fallen.

Sports Illustrated

Firing of Cubs manager David Ross shows even ‘legend’ wasn’t safe

By dismissing Ross and replacing him with former Brewers manager Craig Counsell, the Cubs shoved sentimentality aside.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why Craig Counsell Left Milwaukee and Spurned the Mets for the Cubs

The former Brewers manager was a hot commodity, and he took advantage of his leverage to reset the managerial financial market and end up where he always wanted to be.

Sports Illustrated

Assessing the Cubs’, Guardians’ and Mets’ Managerial Hires

The baseball offseason has arrived, and, before any huge contracts get handed out to big-name free agents, plenty of clubs are deciding who will lead them in the dugout going forward.

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Afternoon Edition: Living in Chicago’s most violent neighborhood

Plus: Dad of Highland Park shooting suspect takes plea deal; Cubs fire manager and more.

Chicago Sun-Times

Guardians Take a Chance on a Cliché in Hiring Stephen Vogt

The journeyman backup catcher as manager is a trope seen many times before by MLB, and Cleveland is the next franchise to use it in replacing Terry Francona.

Sports Illustrated

MLB World Reacts to David Ross Losing Cubs Manager Job to Craig Counsell in Wild Move

The former MLB catcher spent the last four seasons as the manager in Chicago.

Sports Illustrated

Guardians hire Mariners bullpen coach Stephen Vogt to replace Terry Francona as manager

A two-time All-Star as a catcher, Vogt has no experience as a manager.

Chicago Sun-Times

MLB fans wondered what happened to David Ross after the Cubs hired Craig Counsell

Did the Cubs hire a new manager before firing David Ross???

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: Cubs Hire Craig Counsell As Manager, Dump David Ross in Unpredictible Move

The new manager spent the last nine seasons with NL Central rivals, the Brewers.

Sports Illustrated

Cubs fire David Ross as manager and hire Craig Counsell in shocking move

Counsell signed a five-year, $40 million contract, USA Today Sports reported, making him the highest-paid manager in baseball history.

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Craig Counsell Nears Crossroads With Brewers Amid Another Impressive Year

Milwaukee’s well-oiled run prevention machine may lose its manager after this season. Until then, the Wisconsin native will try to get his team over the postseason hump.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs manager David Ross opens up about a job he loves and doesn’t want to lose

“I know I’m not great,” Ross told the Sun-Times. “But I want to be great.”

Sports Illustrated

The Brewers Have Cracked the Code to One-Run Games

Milwaukee, led by manager Craig Counsell, is once again proving it can play some of its best baseball when the margins are tight.

Sports Illustrated

Inside Christian Yelich’s Remarkable Comeback Season With the Brewers

The 31-year-old knows he can reach the heights of his historic 2018–19 seasons, and a small adjustment is helping him do just that.

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USA Today Sports Media Group

Brewers manager Craig Counsell getting ejected came with a perfect broadcast play-by-play

If your team's manager is going to be ejected, you might as well get a laugh out of it.

Chicago Sun-Times

Is defense improving in MLB? Some credit the pitch clock

The pitch clock — an idea meant to make it easier for fans to stay focused on the field — may be keeping fielders locked in, too.

Sports Illustrated

Brewers Give Optimistic Update on Willy Adames After Scary Hit to Head From Foul Ball

Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell updated reporters on his condition Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

Brewers’ Adames Struck by Teammate’s Foul Ball in Dugout, Taken to Hospital

The Milwaukee shortstop was hit by a line drive in the bottom of the second inning.

Sports Illustrated

MLB Fans Rightfully Ripped Ump After Bad Call Led to Multiple Ejections

This was ridiculous.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Brewers’ Willy Adames got ejected after a blatantly spiteful sequence from umpire Adam Beck

The Ump Show doesn't get much worse than that.

Sports Illustrated

MLB’s New Rules Have Stolen Bases Booming Again

An early look at the 2023 season signals an increasing trend that is making the game more variable, unpredictable and exciting.

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