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Cubs Offense Collapses in Wild Card Sweep, Ending 2026 Season
sports9 days ago

Cubs Offense Collapses in Wild Card Sweep, Ending 2026 Season

The Chicago Cubs were eliminated from the 2026 MLB postseason after losing the National League Wild Card Series to the San Diego Padres in two games. The series ended with a 4-1 loss in Game 2, following an 8-0 defeat in Game 1. The Cubs' offense, which led the league in runs during the regular season, managed only eight hits across 18 innings, marking the worst start to a postseason series since 1901. The team now faces an uncertain offseason due to a potential labor lockout.

via Bleed Cubbie Blue|
#chicago-cubs#craig-counsell#jed-hoyer
Bregman Endures Worsening Pain from Facial Fractures as Cubs Push for Postseason Return
sports17 days ago

Bregman Endures Worsening Pain from Facial Fractures as Cubs Push for Postseason Return

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is experiencing increasing pain and numbness from facial fractures sustained in a foul ball incident, but the team is managing his recovery day-by-day without placing him on the injured list. Bregman aims to return before the regular season ends, though his performance may be limited by swelling and fluid in his face. The Cubs are considering defensive substitutions to protect him while maintaining offensive strength.

via Bleacher Nation|
#alex-bregman#chicago-cubs#craig-counsell
Cubs Weigh Justin Steele Return for Final Regular-Season Series Amid Playoff Push
sports17 days ago

Cubs Weigh Justin Steele Return for Final Regular-Season Series Amid Playoff Push

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell and president Jed Hoyer confirmed that left-hander Justin Steele is a potential option for the team’s final regular-season series against the Boston Red Sox this weekend. Steele, who has not pitched in the majors since April 2025 due to a serious elbow injury and subsequent flexor strain, recently completed a successful minor league rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Iowa. He is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday before the organization decides whether to activate him. If activated, Steele would likely serve as a relief pitcher rather than a starter, providing the Cubs with an experienced left-handed arm for the postseason. The decision is complicated by the need to manage roster spots and the strategic importance of the final regular-season games in determining playoff seeding.

via Bleacher Nation|
#chicago-cubs#craig-counsell#jed-hoyer
Counsell's 8th-inning move: a calculated risk, not a misstep
sports1 month ago

Counsell's 8th-inning move: a calculated risk, not a misstep

Brett Taylor defends Cubs manager Craig Counsell's decision to keep Matthew Boyd in for the 8th after the leadoff walk, arguing Counsell weighed matchup factors and pitch count and that the alternative would have involved different risks; the piece stresses that, regardless of the outcome, Counsell's process wasn't obviously wrong given the day’s specifics and that the Brewers still had several 'matchup-advantaged' opportunities.

via Bleacher Nation|
#baseball#brewers#bullpen
Counsell Blasts Rainouts and a Controversial Rule After Cubs-Mets Clash
sports3 months ago

Counsell Blasts Rainouts and a Controversial Rule After Cubs-Mets Clash

Cubs manager Craig Counsell lamented back-to-back rainouts that disrupted pitching and sharply criticized a controversial rule after a replay overturn in the Cubs–Mets game; Chicago had weather-related postponements in New York and at home, and made roster moves with Jayden Murray joining the bullpen and Gavin Hollowell being optioned as it builds bullpen depth.

via Chicago Tribune|
#craig-counsell#cubs#mlb
Dodgers back Ohtani’s dual role as Counsell questions the rule
sports5 months ago

Dodgers back Ohtani’s dual role as Counsell questions the rule

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts defended the MLB rule that lets Shohei Ohtani not count against the 13-pitcher limit due to his two-way status, after Cubs manager Craig Counsell called the quirk “bizarre.” Roberts said the advantage is real but would be available to any team with a player like Ohtani, and Los Angeles plans to use that roster flexibility in a upcoming series with the Cubs.

via New York Post|
#craig-counsell#los-angeles-dodgers#mlb
sports1 year ago

Pat Murphy Makes History as Brewers' First Manager of the Year

Pat Murphy has become the first Milwaukee Brewers manager to win the Manager of the Year Award in BBWAA voting history, which dates back to 1983. Despite previous Brewers managers finishing as runners-up seven times, Murphy's achievement marks a significant milestone for the team. He is also notable for being one of the few award winners who did not play in the major leagues. The voting, conducted before postseason play, saw Murphy receive the most first-place votes, securing his win over other contenders like Mike Shildt and Carlos Mendoza.

via BBWAA|
#bbwaa#craig-counsell#manager-of-the-year
Cubs' Shōta Imanaga Struggles as Brewers Dominate with Homers
sports2 years ago

Cubs' Shōta Imanaga Struggles as Brewers Dominate with Homers

Shōta Imanaga had his first rough outing of the season against the Milwaukee Brewers, struggling with pitch location and movement, resulting in a high number of foul balls and few whiffs. Despite the poor performance, Imanaga and his manager Craig Counsell are not overly concerned, attributing it to an off night rather than any lingering issues from a previously skipped start.

via Bleacher Nation|
#chicago-cubs#craig-counsell#milwaukee-brewers
Craig Counsell Booed by Brewers Fans in Milwaukee Return as Cubs Manager
sports2 years ago

Craig Counsell Booed by Brewers Fans in Milwaukee Return as Cubs Manager

Craig Counsell's return to Milwaukee as the Chicago Cubs' manager was met with strong reactions from Brewers fans, who relished their team's victory over the Cubs, handing them their fifth consecutive loss. Fans expressed their feelings through boos, memes, and even a diss track, highlighting the emotional impact of Counsell's departure. The Cubs have three more games in the series to try and change the narrative.

via Bleacher Nation|
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Brewers Fans Boo Craig Counsell in Heated Return Against Cubs
sports2 years ago

Brewers Fans Boo Craig Counsell in Heated Return Against Cubs

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell was booed by Milwaukee Brewers fans during his return to American Family Field after managing the Brewers for nine seasons. Counsell, who signed a five-year, $40 million contract with the Cubs, acknowledged the fans' reactions and expressed no hard feelings. The Brewers, currently leading the NL Central, defeated the Cubs 5-1 in the game.

via ESPN|
#chicago-cubs#craig-counsell#fan-reaction
Craig Counsell Booed by Brewers Fans in Milwaukee Return
sports2 years ago

Craig Counsell Booed by Brewers Fans in Milwaukee Return

Craig Counsell, former manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, received a loud chorus of boos from Brewers fans during a tribute video at American Family Field, marking his first return since becoming the manager of the rival Chicago Cubs. Despite his significant contributions to the Brewers, fans expressed their displeasure with his move to a rival team.

via Sports Illustrated|
#chicago-cubs#craig-counsell#fan-reaction