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The Latest Breaking News from Craig Counsell

Coaches Johnny Washington, Andy Green leave Cubs to join Angels, Mets

The Angels hired Washington as hitting coach, and sources confirmed Green is set to join the Mets front office.

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Cody Bellinger honed his consistency with the Cubs, making him a top free agent

As expected, Bellinger rejected a qualifying offer from the Cubs this week.

Chicago Sun-Times

New Cubs manager Craig Counsell wants the pressure? Good — because it’s not going anywhere

All Jed Hoyer and Counsell have to do now is win big — Theo Epstein and Joe Maddon big, if not bigger — or it’s a bust.

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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.

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

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

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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

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.

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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.

Sports Illustrated

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 ...

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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’

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs president Jed Hoyer explains decision to fire David Ross, hire Craig Counsell

Hoyer spoke publicly about the move for the first time on Tuesday.

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Craig Counsell Park Sign Vandalized After Manager Defects From Brewers to Cubs

Chicago’s new manager got a profane sendoff in the town where he grew up.

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SI:AM | The Most Notable Results From College Basketball’s Opening Night

A few top teams have already fallen.

Chicago Sun-Times

Firing of Cubs manager David Ross shows even ‘legend’ wasn’t safe

By dismissing Ross and replacing him with former Brewers manager Craig Counsell, the Cubs shoved sentimentality aside.

Sports Illustrated

Why Craig Counsell Left Milwaukee and Spurned the Mets for the Cubs

The former Brewers manager was a hot commodity, and he took advantage of his leverage to reset the managerial financial market and end up where he always wanted to be.

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Assessing the Cubs’, Guardians’ and Mets’ Managerial Hires

The baseball offseason has arrived, and, before any huge contracts get handed out to big-name free agents, plenty of clubs are deciding who will lead them in the dugout going forward.

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Afternoon Edition: Living in Chicago’s most violent neighborhood

Plus: Dad of Highland Park shooting suspect takes plea deal; Cubs fire manager and more.

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Guardians Take a Chance on a Cliché in Hiring Stephen Vogt

The journeyman backup catcher as manager is a trope seen many times before by MLB, and Cleveland is the next franchise to use it in replacing Terry Francona.

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MLB World Reacts to David Ross Losing Cubs Manager Job to Craig Counsell in Wild Move

The former MLB catcher spent the last four seasons as the manager in Chicago.

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Guardians hire Mariners bullpen coach Stephen Vogt to replace Terry Francona as manager

A two-time All-Star as a catcher, Vogt has no experience as a manager.

USA Today Sports Media Group

MLB fans wondered what happened to David Ross after the Cubs hired Craig Counsell

Did the Cubs hire a new manager before firing David Ross???

Sports Illustrated

Report: Cubs Hire Craig Counsell As Manager, Dump David Ross in Unpredictible Move

The new manager spent the last nine seasons with NL Central rivals, the Brewers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs fire David Ross as manager and hire Craig Counsell in shocking move

Counsell signed a five-year, $40 million contract, USA Today Sports reported, making him the highest-paid manager in baseball history.

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