Craig Counsell: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 30

How Pat Murphy has helped Brewers reach next level after Craig Counsell’s departure

Craig Counsell managed the Milwaukee Brewers from 2015-2023. He found success, even leading the team as far as the National League Championship Series.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 26

Chicago Cubs news — Gray, Vesia, Counsell, Sausage Race

Today’s Reflections An error and three unearned runs by Milwaukee almost eliminated the Brewers’ home-field advantage. Instead it gave us a fun rally from behind, the battle of bullpens to watch, and put the Brewers up two games to zero.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / October 20

Report: Cubs Expected to Keep Pitching Coaches Tommy Hottovy, Casey Jacobson for 2027

The Cubs aren’t blowing up the pitching side of Craig Counsell’s staff. Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy and assistant pitching coach Casey Jacobson are expected to be retained for 2027, The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma reported Tuesday.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / On Tap Sports Net / October 17

The Brewers Are Going to the World Series, and I Honestly Don’t Know How Much More of This I Can Take

There are certain things in life you prepare yourself for. Disappointment. Heartbreak. Watching the Cubs strike out with runners in scoring position. The occasional season where you convince yourself that next year is our year before realizing you’ve said that 47 times in your life.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 16

Pat Murphy and Craig Counsell will reunite at the 2027 All-Star Game

The Milwaukee Brewers have quite a wait in front of them. After sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, the Brewers will play the Cleveland Guardians or the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series.

MLB News / Cubs Insider / October 15

Cubs Have More Money, Brewers Play Much Better Moneyball

The Brewers are on the cusp of moving on to the World Series, where they’ll be favored to win for the first time in club history. As painful as that will be for Cubs fans, it shouldn’t be a surprise.

Chicago Cubs News / TWSN / October 8

Another October Collapse Raises Tough Questions About Craig Counsell

When the Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell before the 2024 season, the move was framed as a franchise altering moment. Counsell arrived with a reputation as one of baseball’s sharpest managers, someone who had consistently elevated Milwaukee’s roster for nearly a decade.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 8

In praise of Craig Counsell

The Cubs’ Opening Day starter this year was Matthew Boyd. The rotation at that time consisted of Boyd, Cade Horton, Shōta Imanaga, Edward Cabrera and Jameson Taillon.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 1

Takeaways After Cubs Fall Apart in Wild Card Series, Fail to Reach Full Potential

The Chicago Cubs were flat out embarrassed in this Wild Card series. Craig Counsell's team was outscored 12-1 over two games after watching their chances of hosting a three-game playoff series at Wrigley Field slip away.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Cubs’ Craig Counsell makes quick decision on Game 2 starter vs. Padres

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has several questions to answer after Tuesday’s 8-0 playoff loss versus the San Diego Padres, but he is absolutely certain about who he will trust in a must-win Game 2.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29

Cubs’ Craig Counsell makes major Alex Bregman decision before Padres Wild Card clash

The Chicago Cubs are set to face off against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night for Game 1 of the Wild Card matchup. Alex Bregman is expected to play after bouncing back from a scary foul tip to the face that fractured his face.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 23

Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on playoff clinch failure vs. Marlins

The Chicago Cubs had an opportunity to officially clinch their spot in the playoffs on Tuesday. But with an 8-2 loss to the Miami Marlins, Chicago is still waiting.

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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 22

Cubs' Craig Counsell provides more good Alex Bregman injury news amid tight NL wild-card race

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is recovering quickly after a scary injury.

Anthony Rizzo has wild suggestion for Cubs’ October strategy

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more Cubs history in win over Reds

Cubs aim to clinch playoff berth, face Marlins amid Alex Bregman injury concern

The NL wild-card race is setting up for chaos

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Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Craig Counsell Delivers Alex Bregman News After Cubs Win

Alex Bregman was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation after being hit in the face by a foul ball during the Chicago Cubs’ 9-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.

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.

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.

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 / ChiCitySports / August 24

Chicago Cubs: Counsell’s not messing around—win or get out of the way

The Chicago Cubs are on full-time “go time,” per manager Craig Counsell. And that means that there’s little time to consider egos, hang-ups, or to give someone time to work through a poor performance.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 4

Cubs’ Craig Counsell Makes Roster Decision After Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs are adjusting how they use veteran outfielder Ian Happ following the MLB trade deadline, with manager Craig Counsell indicating the switch-hitter will face fewer left-handed pitchers going forward.

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.

Brewers quickly move on from Lance McCullers Jr.

Could Blue Jays prospect Ricky Tiedemann make a comeback?

Red Sox pay high price to Nationals to shore up infield

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Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Craig Counsell Announces Positive Cubs Development

The Chicago Cubs received an encouraging update on injured reliever Daniel Palencia as manager Craig Counsell outlined the next steps in the closer's recovery before Sunday's game.

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.

Chicago Cubs: Alex Bregman predicted to be team’s 2nd-half All-Star

Chicago Cubs trade proposal sends Matt Shaw out of town for 2x All-Star pitcher

Chicago Cubs are stuck with 'totally unacceptable' Jameson Taillon

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