He doesn’t manage outside the box like Don Zimmer did in 1989, but manager Craig Counsell’s imprint on his Chicago Cubs’ team is glaring.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell makes demoralizing comments about Paul Skenes following the loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) observes batting practice before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images.

Join ESPN's Jesse Rogers as he breaks down Craig Counsell's pivotal role in the Chicago Cubs' 2025 turnaround! From his Milwaukee roots to mastering Chicago's intense market, Counsell's focus on ...

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Horner hit the showers early on Sunday. Hoerner struck out looking on a pitch that was obviously low and inside and was ejected for telling home plate umpire Derek ...

Cubs' Craig Counsell Breaks Silence on Nico Hoerner Ejection originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Horner hit the showers early on Sunday. Hoerner struck out ...

Craig Counsell Provides Major Injury Update on Cubs' Kyle Tucker originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Some Chicago Cubs fans have started to believe that Kyle Tucker's injury is a bit worse than ...

Sportsnaut. How Craig Counsell Transformed the Cubs in 2025. Posted: June 5, 2025 | Last updated: June 14, 2025. Join ESPN's Jesse Rogers as he breaks down Craig Counsell's pivotal role in the ...

There is still more than enough time for Brown to right the ship and earn his stay on this staff. But with Jameson Taillon (3.54 ERA, 4.84 FIP), Matthew Boyd (2.89 ERA, 3.52 FIP), Colin Rea (3.92 ...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ben Brown has not built upon his 2024 success, yet. After an impressive rookie campaign that saw Brown go 1-3 with a 3.58 ERA, a 3.11 FIP, and 64 strikeouts to 19 ...

Craig Counsell may own the title of manager of the Chicago Cubs, but he also is involved with the front office regarding additions to the team that may help bolster his roster.