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Manager Craig Counsell embracing new challenge with the Cubs

The Cubs introduced Counsell as their new manager in a news conference Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Cubs sold new manager Craig Counsell on their ‘vision’

The Cubs introduced Counsell as their 56th manager on Monday.

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One surprise team reportedly intrigues Shohei Ohtani as an option for his free agency

So, you're saying there's a chance ...

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Despite MLB Rule Changes, Pitchers Are Only Getting Tougher to Hit

Even with the advent of the pitch timer and shift bans, hitting has never been more difficult than it is today thanks to pitchers making key adjustments.

Sports Illustrated

Craig Counsell-for-David Ross cleansing means Cubs can’t talk about family, culture anymore

Not that any professional sports team should. It’s strange when you think about it. Why is teamwork in sports conflated with family?

Chicago Sun-Times

The White Sox were the walking dead in 2023

South Siders bad on both sides when it comes to walks, and change won’t be easy

Chicago Sun-Times

Grifol confident White Sox didn’t swing and miss with new hitting coach Marcus Thames

“He knows our deficiencies, he knows how we chase. He knows how I really want to improve the situational hitting aspect of our ballclub. He’s coming in with a plan.”

Chicago Sun-Times

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GM meetings: How Cubs are approaching pitching market

President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the bullpen would be a “huge” priority this offseason.

Chicago Sun-Times

Artist from New York gives his take on Chicago in new Logan Square mural

Jappy Agoncillo painted it next to a “Welcome to Chicago” mural during the recent Titan Walls festival. A big influence: Watching “The Bear.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Polling Place: Is Cubs’ Craig Counsell already the best pro coach/manager in town?

We tend to get a big overexcited for new coaches around here — setting ourselves up for much disappointment — but Counsell walks in with a pristine reputation and loads of credibility.

Chicago Sun-Times

MLB teams getting surprisingly little production from universal DH

The general consensus at this week’s general managers’ meetings in Scottsdale, Arizona, is that filling the position — and getting production from it — is harder than it looks.

Chicago Sun-Times

The designated hitter hasn't always lived up to its title after 2 full MLB seasons in both leagues

The universal designated hitter has been part of Major League Baseball for two full seasons and, much to the chagrin of some National League traditionalists, the sport has survived and even thrived

The Independent UK

Oakland A's fans are sending MLB owners 'Stay In Oakland' boxes as Las Vegas vote nears

A devoted group of Bay Area baseball fans are sending “Stay In Oakland” boxes to 15 Major League Baseball team owners, imploring them to vote no on the team's planned relocation to Las Vegas

The Independent UK

David Ross reflects after Cubs firing: ‘I get mad from time to time’

Ross said he is looking forward to the future, both professionally and personally, as he deals with emotions from Monday’s turn that stunned the baseball world.

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Ex-Cubs Manager David Ross Addresses His Abrupt Firing for First Time

The now former manager explained that he gets “mad from time to time,” but overall he is “thankful” for his time with the organization.

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Jason Benetti joining the Detroit Tigers’ booth is the latest gut-punch for White Sox fans

The White Sox keep finding new ways to torture their fans

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Jason Benetti Joins Tigers After Surprising Departure From White Sox

Benetti had called White Sox broadcasts for eight seasons.

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Ranking all 30 of Shohei Ohtani’s most attractive MLB free agency options

Where should Shohei Ohtani sign? Let's help him with a ranking of all 30 teams.

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MLB Fans Scoff at Brewers GM Being ‘Shocked’ at Craig Counsell Leaving for Cubs

Craig Counsell began baseball’s offseason with a stunning decision, leaving the Brewers to become the Cubs’ new manager. The assumption throughout MLB was that Counsell would join his former general manager David Stearns with the Mets. And no one even knew the Cubs were a ...

Chicago Sun-Times

GM meetings: How Brewers’ managerial search could affect Cubs’ coaching staff

Notes: Jed Hoyer reminisces about the Cubs’ 2017 meeting with Shohei Ohtani.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs expected to take a swing at bolstering lineup — but how aggressive will they be?

Jed Hoyer says Cubs will have financial flexibility but won’t promise ‘some crazy-aggressive offseason’

Broadcasting & Cable

Minnesota Twins Set to Cut Payroll Amid Almost Certain Departure From Bankrupt Bally Sports RSN

The MLB team’s contract with operator Diamond Sports Group has expired, and the club is weighing other local TV options

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox’ shortstop focus shifting toward Colson Montgomery

“He’s a guy that is very unique and has the ability to be a special player at the major league level,” Getz said.

Sports Illustrated

MLB’s GM Meetings Plagued by Queasy Conundrum

Baseball’s unofficial start to the offseason has run into complications after an apparent stomach bug has made its rounds at the GM meetings in Arizona.

Chicago Sun-Times

By any name, White Sox’ new GM Chris Getz has lots of fixing up to do

Gets wants to improve roster, establish identity, culture.

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