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On Saturday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs not only lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 at Wrigley Field but also lost promising outfield prospect Owen Caissie, who exited the game with a concussion after a collision with the outfield wall.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 9

Chicago Cubs place Daniel Palencia on the IL, Counsell affirms bullpen plans

The Chicago Cubs officially placed closer Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain on Monday– a move that was hardly a surprise after leaving Sunday’s game in clear discomfort without retiring a single batter.

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How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 8

Moisés Ballesteros Apparently in Atlanta as Cubs’ Health Questions Persist

Craig Counsell told reporters after Sunday’s loss that he didn’t expect to have Kyle Tucker in Monday’s lineup, and that Pete Crow-Armstrong‘s status would be determined prior to the game.

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The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Cubs' Craig Counsell Announces Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong Update on Sunday

The Chicago Cubs (81–61) are looking to finish the final month of the regular season strong as the team braces for a return to the postseason. Unfortunately, Chicago has been playing shorthanded in the outfield recently.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 6

Cubs Manager Craig Counsell Gives New Update On Kyle Tucker's Injury Setback

The Chicago Cubs went through a tough few weeks with their All-Star right fielder, Kyle Tucker, struggling mightily. For a stretch from late June through mid-August, Tucker’s production plummeted.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Cubs' Craig Counsell Announces Unfortunate Kyle Tucker News After Nationals Game

The Chicago Cubs (80–60) are looking to pick up momentum heading into the postseason, with offseason blockbuster trade acquisition Kyle Tucker’s availability being a huge part of the team’s success.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 2

Chicago Cubs’ Craig Counsell swayed Carlos Santana’s decision

The Chicago Cubs front office was busy prior to September 1, adding Carlos Santana and Aaron Civale before the signing deadline to ensure post-season eligibility.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 31

Cubs Pitcher Declared 'Unsung Hero' Of Team By Manager Craig Counsell

There have been a lot of players who have contributed to the success of the Chicago Cubs this season. On their pitching staff, there are a few standouts that come to mind first.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 29

Craig Counsell Should Probably Stop Batting Michael Busch Leadoff

Michael Busch has been one of the Cubs’ best hitters this season, touting a 133 wRC+ that is second only to Kyle Tucker‘s 136 as of this publication. Busch is third on the team with 25 homers, making him just the sixth Cubs first baseman since 1974 to reach that mark.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Craig Counsell points to culprit in brutal Giants sweep

The Chicago Cubs entered their three-game series against the San Francisco Giants having won six of the last seven games. Chicago swept the Los Angeles Angels as Kyle Tucker busted out of slump with three home runs and seven RBI.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 28

Chicago Cubs manager upset with offense after being swept by Giants

The Chicago Cubs offense sputtered during their three-game series against the San Francisco Giants this week. The Cubs are flying home on Thursday night following a sweep by San Francisco in a 4-3 loss in Game 3 in front of 32,187 fans at Oracle Park.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 28

Cubs' Craig Counsell earns most tame ejection of MLB season

Cubs manager Craig Counsell was ejected early in his team's game against the Giants on Thursday.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Cubs' Jameson Taillon lands on IL after short-lived return

The Cubs are placing Jameson Taillon back on the 15-day injured list, manager Craig Counsell tells reporters (including Maddie Lee of The Chicago Sun-Times).

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 most iconic MLB batting stances

Throughout MLB's long and storied history, there have been many a batting stance that fans never forget, even long after the player has retired. Here are the 25 most memorable of all time.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 23

Why Is The Cubs Best Hitter In The Last Month Still Batting Ninth In The Rotation?

There has been a lot of concern recently surrounding the Chicago Cub's offense and how Craig Counsell has handled who has been in the starting lineup. There is also a ton of criticism as to who is batting where, and why, like Matt Shaw.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 22

Cubs seek bounce-back effort in opener against Angels

Normally, winning three of five games against the team with the best record in the majors would be reason to celebrate. But after his squad dropped the finale of its series with the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell wasn't in a partying mood.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 20

Pat Murphy Shared New Twist From Brewers-Craig Counsell Split

The Milwaukee Brewers entered the 2024 season with a lot of uncertainty. Throughout the offseason, manager Craig Counsell left in a stunning move to join the Chicago Cubs.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 19

Cubs' Craig Counsell Caught Red-Handed Fibbing About Time With Brewers

In case you weren't aware, Craig Counsell used to manage the Milwaukee Brewers. Counsell's about-face from Wisconsin sports hero to big-market supervillain has been a swift one, as the Chicago Cubs made him the highest-paid skipper in the sport before last season.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 18

Craig Counsell Reacts To Brewers' Historic Winning Streak

The Milwaukee Brewers may have lost their 14-game winning streak on Sunday, but they are still the top overall team in baseball right now and are gearing up for arguably the most important series of the season so far.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 17

Milwaukee Brewers: Craig Counsell Blasts Former Team’s 14-Game Winning Streak, Gets Caught Lying

The Milwaukee Brewers saw their 14-game win streak, the longest in franchise history, come to an end on Sunday afternoon in an extra innings loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 15

‘Harmful’: Chicago Cubs’ Craig Counsell has a new fear

Amid a slump that has seen the Chicago Cubs go 11-13 since the All-Star break, manager Craig Counsell has a new fear before the team’s three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates beginning on Friday.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Cubs to place catcher back on IL after just returning

Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya had to be carted off the field during tonight’s matchup with the Blue Jays. He hurt his left ankle running to first base in the eighth inning.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 13

Chicago Cubs’ Craig Counsell responds to Brewers’ surge

The Chicago Cubs‘ lead in the NL Central evaporated quickly after the All-Star break, and the team is drowning in the Milwaukee Brewers’ surge. The Brewers entered Wednesday’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 7.5-game lead on the Cubs on the back of an 11-game winning streak.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / July 30