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Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is currently in year two of a five year, $40 million deal. While he is locked in for the foreseeable future, a former nemesis of the Cubs, and the entire National League Central for that matter, recently turned some heads by saying his dream job is to manage the North Siders.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Cubs' Craig Counsell Reveals Lofty Expectations for Top Prospect

The Chicago Cubs' 2025 season will be a make-or-break season. The team has won 83 games in back-to-back seasons, with immense pressure on the star and young players.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7

Bullpen outlook for Cubs

There are plenty of candidates for the remaining spots, the bulk of whom are on the 40-man roster already.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 6

Recent Chicago Cubs Acquisition Making Case for Opening Day Roster Spot

As the Chicago Cubs continue to rack up wins in spring training, manager Craig Counsell and the team's braintrust are working to make decisions on the last spots to fill out the roster.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Craig Counsell May Turn To Familiar Arm For Cubs' Final Rotation Spot

With the news that Javier Assad will miss the start of the 2025 season recovering from a left oblique strain, the Chicago Cubs suddenly have an opening in their starting rotation.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Cubs Starting Pitcher to Miss Beginning of Season

The Chicago Cubs starting pitching depth took a bit of a hit on Saturday morning when manager Craig Counsell announced that right-hander Javier Assad would miss the beginning of the season. Assad was expected to be the No.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 1

Chicago Cubs Skipper Says Starting Pitcher Will Miss Beginning of Season

The Chicago Cubs are still figuring some things out on the mound. One of the bigger questions is who will round out the backend of the rotation. Unfortunately, one of the favorites to be the No.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 28

Cubs' Key Infielder To Miss Opening Day vs Dodgers in Japan Due to Injury

The Chicago Cubs will be without Gold Glove infielder Nico Hoerner when the team travels to Japan to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers for Opening Day in Tokyo.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 26

'In the prime of his career;' Cubs manager Craig Counsell high on 1 veteran player

The Chicago Cubs are off to a hot start this spring, having started 6-0 in Cactus League play. While wins and losses in these games are near meaningless,

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 22

Chicago Cubs Must Deliver This Season With a Golden Opportunity on the Line

Things have started to feel a little bit different surrounding the Chicago Cubs as of late. Nothing for the next decade is going to match the pressure surrounding the team before ending the curse in 2016, but the Cubs fanbase is understandably beginning to grow restless.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 20

Cubs manager confirms bad news on top prospect

The Cubs are dealing with an injury early into spring training.

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MLB News / ChiCitySports / February 20

Chicago Cubs DFA 24-year-old power-hitting outfielder

With the Chicago Cubs heading to Japan for Opening Day in less than three weeks, the roster decisions are coming at a much quicker pace in 2025. The front office made sure that grabbing as much depth as possible entering this season was a priority this winter.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 19

Chicago Cubs outfielding prospect could be the odd man out on the roster entering 2025

Many key depth choices still need to be made throughout Spring Training for the Chicago Cubs Opening Day roster this season. Manager Craig Counsell announced the backup battles that will be in full swing early on throughout camp and that this will be a hard team to make.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 19

Chicago Cubs: Is there brewing turmoil between the front office and ownership?

The Chicago Cubs could have some inner angst brewing, but none of it would be on the field. The Cubs– the team– seem fine. They will do their best with the talent they have, working under the leadership of manager Craig Counsell.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 18

Chicago Cubs Boss Well-Positioned for Elusive Postseason Award

The Chicago Cubs made Craig Counsell the highest paid manager in history during the 2023 offseason. Counsell's first year with the Cubs came with an 83-79 record, the exact mark David Ross finished with in his final run with the team.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Cubs' Craig Counsell Names Starting Pitcher for Spring Training Opener

The Chicago Cubs are set to be one of the first teams to play in a spring training game on Thursday, Feb. 20. Despite having just a few days until they officially play their first spring training game, they haven’t previously revealed who the starting pitcher would be.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 17

Chicago Cubs manager reveals who will start game one of spring training

The Chicago Cubs open their first spring training game against the reigning World Series Champions the Los Angeles Dodgers, who they also play in Japan for the opening series.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / February 17

Chicago Cubs Organization Said To Be Under Second Most Amount of Pressure in MLB

With the 2025 MLB season upon us, insiders and experts have begun weighing in on which organizations as a whole are under pressure in this upcoming season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 15

Seiya Suzuki calls out Craig Counsell on day 1 of spring training

Seiya Suzuki was one Chicago Cubs player in the rumor mill all off-season. The 30 year old was reportedly unhappy with being moved to more of a permanent designated hitter, despite having his fair share of defensive blunders over the past three seasons.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 14

Chicago Cubs Major Additions Will Help Push Team to Top of National League Central

The 2024 MLB season was summed up in one word by Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts at its conclusion in a letter to the fans: disappointing. For the second consecutive campaign, the team won 83 games.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 13

Chicago Cubs Ace Will Likely Face Countryman in Japan Series Against Dodgers

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell jokingly said last week that was “required” to start Shota Imanaga in Japan next month in the Japan Series. He hasn’t determined when his 31-year-old will pitch in the two-games series.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 9

Jed Hoyer, Craig Counsell discuss Cubs’ third base plans

Pitchers and catchers reported to camp for the Cubs Sunday, and as part of the start of camp president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and manager Craig Counsell both spoke with the media about a number of topics.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 19

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell will wear a new number in 2025

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is entering his second season with the organization. In 2025, he will be wearing a new number. Previously, he was No.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 30