Craig Counsell
Craig Counsell is a former professional baseball player and the current manager of the Chicago Cubs. Known for his versatility as an infielder during his playing career, he won two World Series championships with the Florida Marlins and the Arizona Diamondbacks. After retiring, Counsell transitioned into coaching and management, where he has been recognized for his strategic thinking and leadership skills. His managerial style focuses on player development and creating a positive team culture.
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Cubs manager Craig Counsell was knocked out of the postseason by the Brewers.
Brewers advance to NLCS after 3-1 win over Cubs
Canada· 2025-10-12
Craig Counsell is the most winning manager in Brewers history but left for Chicago after the 2023 season.
Freddy Peralta poncha a 9 y Cerveceros toman ventaja 1-0 sobre los Cubs
Dominican Republic· 2025-10-04
Craig Counsell has seen the rivalry between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs from almost every perspective.
Counsell enfrenta a su ex equipo y a Murphy, su antiguo entrenador de bancaDominican Republic· 2025-10-04
Manager Craig Counsell brought in Andrew Kittredge after Keller plunked two consecutive batters.
Padres confront umpires after season-ending Wild Card Series loss to Cubs
United States· 2025-10-03
Craig Counsell managed the Cubs after previously leading the Brewers for nine years.
Los Cachorros superan a los Padres y avanzan a la Serie DivisionalDominican Republic· 2025-10-03
Counsell managed the Brewers for nine years before he was hired by the Cubs in November 2023.
MLB playoffs today: Yankees to face Blue Jays in ALDS after wild-card series win over Red SoxCanada· 2025-10-03
Craig Counsell commented on the performance of his team in the series.
Padres shut out the Cubs to even NL wild-card seriesCanada· 2025-10-02
Manager Craig Counsell mentioned to the media that Shaw wasn’t available for the game because he was at a funeral for a friend.
Gary Cohen doesn't address comments on Matt Shaw attending Charlie Kirk memorialUnited States· 2025-09-26
Cubs manager Craig Counsell mentioned that Matt Shaw was unavailable for a game because he was attending a funeral for a friend.
Cubs player's Charlie Kirk memorial decision faces criticism from Mets announcersUnited States· 2025-09-24
Manager Craig Counsell mentioned to the media that Matt Shaw was at a funeral for a friend.
Charlie Kirk memorial: Cubs infielder misses game to attend serviceUnited States· 2025-09-22
Craig Counsell expressed excitement about achieving the first goal of the season.
Cubs clinch 1st playoff berth since 2020
Taiwan· 2025-09-19
Craig Counsell, the manager of the Chicago Cubs, informed that Miguel Amaya could return to the field this week.
Miguel Amaya podría regresar esta semana con los Cachorros de Chicago
Panama· 2025-08-12
Craig Counsell confirmed Amaya's recovery in an interview.
Miguel Amaya inicia programa de bateo y está cada vez más cerca de volver con los CachorrosPanama· 2025-06-24
Craig Counsell, the Cubs manager, embraced Sammy Sosa in his office before the game.
Cubs legend Sammy Sosa ends 20-plus-year hiatus, returns to Wrigley FieldCanada· 2025-06-21
Craig Counsell praised Sammy Sosa for his strength at the plate and his long home runs.
Sammy Sosa, regresa al Wrigley Field después de una pausa de más de 20 añosDominican Republic· 2025-06-21Craig Counsell announced the decision to place Miguel Amaya on the injured list.
Miguel Amaya sufre lesión en el oblicuo y va a la lista de lesionadosPanama· 2025-05-25
Craig Counsell, the manager of the Cubs, observed the fall during the game.
Video: Caída de aficionado de las graderías a la cancha conmociona al béisbol de Grandes Ligas
Costa Rica· 2025-05-02
Craig Counsell, the manager of the Chicago Cubs, also alerted the umpire crew of the situation immediately after the play.
The man who fell over a railing at PNC Park is in critical condition, police say it was an accidentCanada· 2025-05-02
Craig Counsell, the Cubs manager, was also quick to respond to the incident.
Man falls from stands during Pirates gameTaiwan· 2025-05-02Craig Counsell was present during the incident and expressed concern for the injured fan.
Fan in critical condition after accidental fall onto the field at PNC Park during Pirates-Cubs game, police sayUnited States· 2025-05-01Pirates manager Derek Shelton and Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell were among those who alerted umpires of the situation during the play.
Pirates fan in critical condition after fall, officials sayUnited States· 2025-05-01
Cubs manager Craig Counsell commented on Kelly's achievement.
Cubs’ Kelly finally hits for the cycleTaiwan· 2025-04-02
Craig Counsell commented on how Imanaga and Yamamoto did a great job managing their nerves.
Shohei Ohtani dice estaba nervioso durante juego en JapónDominican Republic· 2025-03-20
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell recently revealed his plans to land Bregman.
MLB analyst reveals Alex Bregman's contract expectation that appears 'pretty skeptical' to be fulfilled | MLB News
India· 2025-02-11
Craig Counsell is the Chicago Cubs' manager who plans to sign Matt Shaw if they fail to acquire Alex Bregman.
'It’s time for Matt': Cubs manager Craig Counsell plans to sign Matt Shaw over Alex Bregman ahead of 2025 Spring Training | MLB NewsIndia· 2025-02-11Cubs manager Craig Counsell praised Shaw for his skill sets.
MLB insider claims no team 'willing to meet' Alex Bregman's contract price significantly delaying signing | MLB NewsIndia· 2025-02-11