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Craig Counsell in a Cubs hat

Craig Counsell has testy exchange with reporter

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell did not like one of the questions he got Sunday after the team’s extra innings win, and he made sure the reporter knew about it as well. Counsell was asked by ESPN’s Jesse Rogers about the quality of …

Craig Counsell in a Cubs hat

Craig Counsell gets very harsh reception from Brewers fans in return to Milwaukee

Craig Counsell got booed like Mr. Burns in his return to Milwaukee. The Chicago Cubs manager Counsell was back in Milwaukee on Monday for the first time since leaving as Brewers manager over the offseason. The Cubs were in town to open up a four-game …

Craig Counsell in a Cubs hat

Cubs manager Craig Counsell had great greeting for Scott Boras

The Chicago Cubs recently kept one of agent Scott Boras’ biggest clients when they signed Cody Bellinger to a new contract, and it sounds like they would like to add another. Cubs manager Craig Counsell had a noteworthy greeting for Boras prior …

Craig Counsell in a Cubs hat

Craig Counsell throws a little shade at Brewers

In his first game as manager of the Chicago Cubs, Craig Counsell made sure to throw some shade at the Milwaukee Brewers and their fans.

David Ross in the dugout

David Ross had incredibly classy gesture for Craig Counsell

Former Chicago Cubs manager David Ross had a remarkably classy gesture for the man who ultimately took his job. The Cubs introduced Craig Counsell as their new manager on Monday a week after firing Ross in order to hire him. During the press …

Craig Counsell managing the Brewers

Craig Counsell sign in Wisconsin vandalized with 3-letter word

Many folks in Wisconsin are not happy with Craig Counsell. Counsell on Monday left his job as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers to sign with the NL Central rival Chicago Cubs. The Cubs signing him came as a shock to many, including David Ross, who had …

Craig Counsell at a press conference

Craig Counsell got massive contract from Cubs

The Chicago Cubs lured Craig Counsell away from the Milwaukee Brewers and outbid several teams in order to land him as their new manager. As first reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Counsell is getting a five-year contract from the Cubs worth …

Craig Counsell managing the Brewers

Craig Counsell leaving Brewers for surprising team

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has made a very surprising decision on his future. Counsell is leaving the Brewers to manage the Chicago Cubs, as first reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He will replace David Ross, who was still …

Craig Counsell managing the Brewers

Craig Counsell interviews for notable manager job

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell might be the hottest managerial property on the market this offseason, and he already has his first interview lined up. Counsell is in Cleveland to interview for the Guardians’ managerial position, …

Steve Cohen looks on

Top candidate reportedly emerges for Mets manager job

The New York Mets reportedly have their eyes on one specific candidate as their top choice to fill their managerial vacancy. The Mets are most interested in Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. …

Steve Cohen looks on

Mets could get into bidding war for 1 rival MLB manager?

The New York Mets might not be finished raiding the cupboard of the Milwaukee Brewers just yet. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Thursday that the Mets could potentially get into a bidding war with the Brewers for manager Craig Counsell, …

Craig Counsell managing the Brewers

Report: Craig Counsell could draw huge interest if he leaves Brewers

Much has been made of the free agent market among players in baseball this offseason, but one highly-regarded manager could be in demand as well. Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell is in the final year of his contract, and it is unclear if he …

Craig Counsell

Craig Counsell critical of MLB over Cubs suspensions

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell is not happy with Major League Baseball over punishments handed down to the Chicago Cubs. On Thursday, Cubs pitcher Ryan Tepera received a three-game suspension for intentionally throwing at Milwaukee pitcher …

Mike Estabrook Craig Counsell

Umpire Mike Estabrook spent the weekend ejecting all the Brewers

Umpire Mike Estabrook spent the weekend ejecting the Milwaukee Brewers from their games against the Philadelphia Phillies. Estabrook was behind the plate on Saturday for the team’s 7-2 loss to Philadelphia. He ejected Ryan Braun and manager …

Craig Counsell

Former Brewers star shares wise advice he once received from Craig Counsell

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell clearly knows what he’s doing, having led the Milwaukee Brewers to the NLCS with an unorthodox pitching setup. Apparently, that wisdom was present in his playing days, too. Former Brewers star Prince …

Brewers manager not concerned with Cole Hamels’ rivalry comments

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell is not too concerned with Cole Hamels’ rivalry comments made on Monday. After the Brewers beat Hamels’ Chicago Cubs on a walk-off fielder’s choice Monday, Hamels dismissed the notion that the …

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