The Latest Breaking News from Craig Counsell

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.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 6, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2023

Craig Counsell Nears Crossroads With Brewers Amid Another Impressive Year

Milwaukee’s well-oiled run prevention machine may lose its manager after this season. Until then, the Wisconsin native will try to get his team over the postseason hump.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2, 2023

Is defense improving in MLB? Some credit the pitch clock

The pitch clock — an idea meant to make it easier for fans to stay focused on the field — may be keeping fielders locked in, too.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023

Brewers Give Optimistic Update on Willy Adames After Scary Hit to Head From Foul Ball

Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell updated reporters on his condition Saturday.

Sports Illustrated · May 27, 2023

Brewers’ Adames Struck by Teammate’s Foul Ball in Dugout, Taken to Hospital

The Milwaukee shortstop was hit by a line drive in the bottom of the second inning.

Sports Illustrated · May 27, 2023

MLB Fans Rightfully Ripped Ump After Bad Call Led to Multiple Ejections

This was ridiculous.

Sports Illustrated · May 1, 2023

The Brewers’ Willy Adames got ejected after a blatantly spiteful sequence from umpire Adam Beck

The Ump Show doesn't get much worse than that.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 30, 2023

MLB’s New Rules Have Stolen Bases Booming Again

An early look at the 2023 season signals an increasing trend that is making the game more variable, unpredictable and exciting.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17, 2023

Cardinals defeat Brewers to capture NL Central title

The Cardinals (90-65) guaranteed themselves at least a tie with second-place Milwaukee (82-72), and now they own the tiebreaker because the victory Tuesday gave St. Louis an insurmountable 10-8 lead in the season series.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2022