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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 …

David Ross in the dugout

David Ross reportedly turned down bench coach offer from 1 big-name team

David Ross will not be settling after his firing from the Chicago Cubs. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported this weekend that the New York Yankees approached Ross about a role as bench coach. However, Ross is said to prefer a manager position if …

David Ross in the dugout

David Ross reacts to his stunning firing from Cubs

David Ross was abruptly fired as manager of the Chicago Cubs so the organization could bring in Craig Counsell, and Ross is making his first comments since that shocking decision. Ross said in an interview that he was thankful for the chance to …

Willson Contreras in his Cardinals uniform

Willson Contreras has savage 2-word reaction to Cubs dropping David Ross

The Chicago Cubs stunned the baseball world when they unexpectedly replaced David Ross, but Willson Contreras clearly felt no sympathy for his former manager and teammate. The Cubs hired Craig Counsell as their new manager on Monday without even …

David Ross in the dugout

David Ross gets the rough meme treatment after being ditched by Cubs

David Ross had a less than ideal Monday. Ross was signed with the Chicago Cubs through 2024 and the team had an option to keep him as manager through 2025. There were no signs that the Cubs were going to replace him, and they didn’t even fire …

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 …

David Ross in the dugout

David Ross made classy move after comments about Pirates

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross found himself in hot water after some comments he made about the Pittsburgh Pirates, but cleaned them up as well as he could. Ross was criticized for dismissing the Pirates as “not a good team” after they …

David Ross in the dugout

David Ross has disrespectful take on Pirates after series win over Cubs

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross called out his team Thursday after concluding a disappointing series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he was pretty disrespectful of their opponents in doing so. Ross vented some frustration with the Cubs after …

David Ross points to Alex MacKay

David Ross delivers great line to umpire after being ejected

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross delivered a great line to umpire Alex MacKay after being ejected early in his team’s 7-4 win over the New York Yankees on Sunday. Ross was tossed after complaining about a call from MacKay in the first inning. …

David Ross in the dugout

David Ross has harsh comment about NL Central

Nobody is running away with the National League Central in the early going of the 2023 season, and that is good news for teams like the Chicago Cubs. Manager David Ross knows it, too. Despite a 21-26 record, the Cubs sit just 4.5 games out of first …

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Cubs manager had great quote about Drew Smyly’s perfect game bid

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross offered up a funny quote about Drew Smyly's perfect game bid and how it ended.

David Ross in the dugout

David Ross defends bizarre decision to challenge Albert Pujols

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross on Sunday made a bizarre decision that set up Albert Pujols for his 695th career home run. The Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals were locked in a scoreless game in the eighth inning Sunday, but Ross seemingly allowed Pujols …

Javy Baez benched

Cubs manager explains why he benched Javy Baez

Manager David Ross explained on Monday why he benched Javy Baez during his Chicago Cubs’ 4-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians. Baez was on first with one out in the bottom of the fourth inning and his team down 1-0. Anthony Rizzo flew out to left. …

David Ross

David Ross not happy with White Sox hitting Willson Contreras over bat flip

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross backed Willson Contreras after the catcher/designated hitter was hit by a retaliatory pitch from the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. Contreras absolutely launched his bat on a celebratory bat flip in the top of the …

David Ross

David Ross says Tejay Antone threw at Anthony Rizzo intentionally

Managers David Ross and David Bell addressed the ejections from the second game of a doubleheader between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs on Saturday, and Ross believes one of his players was thrown at intentionally. The Cubs won the first game …

Report: David Ross’ mock spring training speech helped him land Cubs job

After several weeks of speculation and a series of interviews, the Chicago Cubs settled on David Ross as their next manager. What went into that decision? That’s something we’ll find out in the coming days and weeks, but multiple early …

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