Craig Counsell: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

As is always the case during the MLB offseason, there are several managerial vacancies right now. The Chicago Cubs are not among the teams that are seeking a new manager, as most agree that Craig Counsell has done a fine job running the team since becoming Chicago's manager for the past two seasons, and he is therefore not on the hot seat.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 18

How Cubs Fans Should Feel About David Ross Potentially Becoming NL Contender’s Next Manager

Each MLB offseason, there is a carousel of managerial vacancies, which stem from the front offices of underperforming teams looking to shake up who is leading their roster in hopes it will spur success the next season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 18

How Cubs Fans Should Feel About David Ross Potentially Becoming NL Contender’s Next Manager

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 16

Why Brewers’ Pat Murphy ‘hates’ Milwaukee fans booing Craig Counsell

The Milwaukee Brewers may have advanced against the Chicago Cubs in the NLDS. Still, manager Pat Murphy had something else on his mind after the Cubs-Brewers showdown.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 13

3 Cubs Players Unlikely To Be On The 2026 Opening Day Roster

After a 92-win season and a second-round playoff exit, the Chicago Cubs had a successful 2025 MLB season. In addition to ending a four-year playoff drought, the NL Central runner-ups were one win from advancing to the NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 13

Is Craig Counsell’s Job Safe After The Cubs’ 2025 Season?

In addition to it being the last team he managed and played for, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell just lost to his former team in the 2025 National League Divisional Series.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 12

Cubs’ Craig Counsell reveals one silver lining in NLDS Game 5 loss to Brewers

The Chicago Cubs lost Game 5 of their National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1, concluding their 2025 season. In what was a tame loss, the Cubs did not score in the first inning for the first time in the series and were held to just six baserunners through the game.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 11

Chicago Cubs: Cade Horton wants in, Counsell offers clarity on playoff comeback

The Chicago Cubs may have evened up the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, but it doesn’t mean they aren’t still walking a pitching tightrope with zero margin for error.

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / October 11

‘We’re going to LA after Milwaukee:’ Craig Counsell message before Brewers-Cubs Game 5 prompts wild reactions

The Chicago Cubs have found a way to force Game 5 in their 2025 National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago looked as though it was done after losing the first two games of the series in Milwaukee, but the Cubs responded with back-to-back wins in Game 3 and Game 4 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 10

Brewers manager has Chicago Cubs crowd excuse after loss

The Chicago Cubs entered Wednesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field with their backs against the wall after starting the NLDS 0-2.

Chicago Cubs News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Craig Counsell Defends $29M Gamble as Cubs Risk Playoff Embarrassment at Home

Every postseason series that remains is now a do-or-die for teams. The Dodgers and Phillies, the Mariners and Tigers, and last but not least, the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / October 8

Cubs’ Craig Counsell sends fearless message before elimination game against Brewers

The Chicago Cubs are in a tough win-or-go-home scenario for the remainder of their 2025 National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers after suffering back-to-back losses on the road in Game 1 and Game 2.

Chicago Cubs News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Craig Counsell Holds Nothing Back Against Own Clubhouse as Cubs Face Bitter NLDS Elimination

After all the pain and suffering for the last 5 years, the Chicago Cubs finally made it to the postseason. And after their games against the Padres, the Cubs fans were hopeful that they would watch their team go deep.

Chicago Cubs News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Craig Counsell Blamed For Cubs NLDS Collapse After Risky Shota Imanaga Move Backfires Horribly

From the moment Shota Imanaga recited lines from “Go Cubs Go” in the introductory press conference, the team got a sense of the star’s affability. Imanaga’s playful behavior, mixed with exaggerated facial expressions in the field, made the Japanese a fan favourite.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 7

Cubs Manager Craig Counsell Threw Player Under the Bus

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell looked stressed in his postgame press conference on Monday night. The Cubs are in danger of losing the NLDS after dropping Game 2 following a 7-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in front of 42,787 fans at American Family Field.

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / October 7

Craig Counsell praises his former Brewers prospects after NLDS loss

This year’s NLDS carries extra emotion for the Milwaukee Brewers. They aren’t just battling their division rival, the Chicago Cubs—they’re also up against former manager Craig Counsell, who stunned fans by leaving his hometown club for a rival just 90 miles south.

Chicago Cubs News / WI Sports Heroics / October 7

Cubs’ Craig Counsell issues urgent demand after Brewers’ 7-3 Chicago demolition

Once again, the Chicago Cubs scored first in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, but still ended up losing the contest, 7-3.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 5

Chicago Cubs: Counsell’s brutal tactical error has team reeling ahead of NLDS Game Two

The Chicago Cubs were done by the end of the second inning in Saturday’s opening game of the NLDS versus the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 5

MLB playoff takeaways: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shines; Tigers in strong position

The divisional round of the 2025 Major League Baseball playoffs kicked off on Saturday with four games. There were two blowouts and two close games, including an extra-innings thriller in Seattle.

Brewers' 'scary' injury concern darkens their NLDS Game 1 shellacking of Cubs

Brewers' Jackson Chourio undergoes MRI for hamstring injury

Craig Counsell ripped for his controversial decision in NLDS Game 1

The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1990s

The 'MLB Platinum Glove award winners' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / October 4

Craig Counsell ripped for his controversial decision in NLDS Game 1

Game 1 of the NLDS didn’t exactly get off to a great start for Craig Counsell and the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs faced off on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers, Counsell’s former team, for the opener of their best-of-five playoff series.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / October 3

Ex-Brewer Craig Counsell guides rival Cubs into NLDS showdown

MILWAUKEE -- The well-rested Milwaukee Brewers will turn to ace right-hander Freddy Peralta as they look to snap their playoff drought when they host the archrival Chicago Cubs on Saturday in the opener of the National League Division Series.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 1

Chicago Cubs: Counsell takes heat after feeble Wild Card Game Two loss, makes plans for Game Three

The Chicago Cubs looked like the worst version of themselves on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field, just 24 hours after looking really solid. With their

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Cubs manager provides promising injury update on Kyle Tucker

The Chicago Cubs are hoping to have outfielder Kyle Tucker back in the lineup on Friday. “I think we’re trending towards that,” manager Craig Counsell said on Wednesday, per Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Cubs get a scare with star pitcher, show troubling signs of collapse

The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 19

Predicting the National League Manager of the Year finalists

Unlike last year, the 2025 National League Manager of the Year Award is nearly settled. While some last-minute winning spurts could disrupt the second- or third-place finalists from overthrowing the clear favorite, there’s been a clear favorite since June.

Latest 2025 World Series odds will shock you as MLB postseason nears

Ranking the best active MLB players without MVP award

Three MLB teams that could be the biggest season-ending spoilers

The 20 worst MLB teams from the 2010s

The 'MLB managers of the year' quiz