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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 18
Chicago Cubs coach affirms PCA fear is real
The Chicago Cubs have a real one in Pete Crow-Armstrong. To drive home that fact even further, Wednesday’s game at Wrigley Field against the Atlanta Braves showcased even more of the awesomeness exuding from the 24-year-old.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17
Craig Counsell had a great quote about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s incredible night
Craig Counsell is enjoying the ride the Chicago Cubs are on, with Pete Crow-Armstrong leading the way. Crow-Armstrong keeps building his case for the National
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 17
Cubs’ Craig Counsell Doesn’t Hold Back About Pete Crow-Armstrong
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell and third baseman Alex Bregman paused during Pete Crow-Armstrong’s two-homer night Wednesday to take in a season that has few recent parallels at Wrigley Field.
The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 16
Chicago Cubs: Counsell deflects blame amid bullpen apocalypse
The Chicago Cubs bullpen did it again. They snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, inheriting a lead late in the game only to blow it in a most spectacularly awful way.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 16
Chicago Cubs Announce Brutal Pitching Injury News
The Chicago Cubs are shutting down right-hander Shelby Miller for the remainder of the 2026 season, manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday, ending a long-shot bid for the veteran reliever to join the club’s bullpen before the postseason.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15
Cubs’ Craig Counsell announces that veteran pitcher will be shut down for rest of season
Shelby Miller will not see action for the Chicago Cubs for the entire 2026 MLB season, after all. There was hope that the veteran pitcher would take the mound at some point this campaign after going under the knife last October to repair an elbow injury.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15
Cubs’ David Peterson praises Craig Counsell’s leadership after win over Braves
The Chicago Cubs may be sitting in an NL Wild Card spot heading into their Monday night clash against the Atlanta Braves, but they are far from safe in their bid to make it to the postseason.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 14
Playoff contenders Cubs, Braves in 'fun time of the season'
The Chicago Cubs have lost five of their past seven games, but manager Craig Counsell said he can't wait to get to the ballpark every day. "These are the fun games," he said Sunday after a 4-3 home loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 11
Chicago Cubs may need unlikely bullpen crutch as playoff spot is threatened
The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a four-game losing streak and facing the suddenly real possibility that they could actually miss out on a playoff spot.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11
Cubs’ Craig Counsell reveals when Dansby Swanson will return from IL
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has been recovering from an oblique injury. Recent updates have suggested that Swanson could return from the injured list soon.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 10
Brewers 8, Cubs 6: In which I quibble with some Craig Counsell managerial decisions 
The Cubs, hopefully, will right the ship soon or any postseason play they do qualify for — and yes, there’s now a chance they won’t make it at all — will be short.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 9
Craig Counsell’s response to Cubs latest 9th inning bullpen disaster speaks volumes to season long issue
A year ago, Craig Counsell had the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen firing on all cylinders. The relief corps posted a 3.78 ERA and converted 44 of 64 save opportunities, a 69% success rate.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9
What Cubs’ Craig Counsell said about latest blown game by garbage bullpen
The Chicago Cubs watched another late lead disappear against the Milwaukee Brewers, and Craig Counsell had little reason to hide his frustration. Reliever Jacob Webb surrendered a two-out, game-tying home run to Jackson Chourio in the ninth before the Brewers won 4-3 in 10 innings.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 8
Chicago Cubs: Craig Counsell slammed for Matthew Boyd miscalculation
The Chicago Cubs, on Monday, blew a prime opportunity to beat the division rival Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. A Labor Day win may not have meant a whole lot in the race for the NL Central Division top spot—the Cubs still would’ve been six games behind with precious little time left in the regular season.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 7
Brewers 4, Cubs 3: In which Craig Counsell again leaves his starting pitcher in one batter too long
MILWAUKEE — Before I begin my critique of Cubs manager Craig Counsell, the Cubs’ 4-3 loss to the Brewers Monday was a really good ballgame in front of a packed house that had to be close to 40 percent Cubs fans.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / September 3
Cubs' Craig Counsell Reveals Latest Jacob Webb Update After Comebacker
The Chicago Cubs received encouraging news on Jacob Webb after the reliever was struck by a 102.5 mph line drive during Wednesday night’s 9-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 2
Counsell’s Bullpen Circle of Trust Shrinking to Pinpoint as Postseason Looms
“There must be some kind of way out of here,” said Craig Counsell to his chief. “There’s too much confusion. I can’t get no relief.” I had to adjust Bob
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2
Cubs’ Craig Counsell says quiet part out loud about loss to Brewers
There are certain players or position groups who perform so badly that expectations cease to exist. Eventually, the words “they have to be better” are no longer stated during the postgame press conferences, as the focus shifts to navigating these seemingly unavoidable roadblocks.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 31
Craig Counsell Talks Shota Imanaga Plan After Cubs Starter Makes Unwanted History
The Chicago Cubs may have a Shota Imanaga problem on their hands. Taking the mound for a primetime – and winnable game – against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday night, Imanaga blew another lead.
Athletics News / Cubs Insider / August 31
Counsell Provides Support After Imanaga Sets Ignominious Record in Loss
Not to be outdone by Pete Crow-Armstrong‘s three homers in Saturday’s win over the Reds, Shōta Imanaga added three dingers of his own in Sunday’s loss.
MLB News / Burn City Sports / August 27
Crew chief speaks on controversial no-call during Diamondbacks, Cubs game
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs had plenty of heated moments during their series this week, but one of the major ones came during Wednesday’s series finale.
Chicago Cubs News / EssentiallySports / August 23
Chicago Cubs Manager Ejected on His Birthday After Arguing With Umpire Over Pitcher’s Illegal Motion
Craig Counsell’s 50th birthday was every bit dreamy, with in-flight cupcakes as the team traveled from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh. But his 56th birthday?
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 26
Jameson Taillon's future with Cubs should be in doubt after rough outing vs. Pirates
On Sunday, Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon made his first start since suffering a left hamstring strain in June. It could be a long time before his next one.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 22
Cubs manager Craig Counsell has simple message for front office ahead of trade deadline
With the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline less than two weeks away, managers of those clubs involved in being buyers are beginning to express their trade deadline wish lists.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 5
Craig Counsell Shares Heartwarming Family Moment in Cubs Game vs Diamondbacks
When 22-year-old utility player Brady Counsell was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 10th round of the 2025 MLB June Amateur Draft, there was always a small possibility he’d come to face his father on the major league stage.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 3
Craig Counsell Issues Stern Ultimatum to Cubs Players in Spring Training
Cubs’ manager Craig Counsell is a fairly reserved guy. He’s usually not one to yell, but that wasn’t the case Monday morning in Mesa during the Cubs’ less-than-satisfactory base running drills.
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