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The Chicago Cubs pulled off a stunning move that shocked the MLB when they made Craig Counsell the highest-paid manager with a five-year, $40 million deal. The move wasn’t only shocking because practically no one anticipated Counsell going to the Cubs when his contract expired at the start of November, but because the Cubs already […]

When former Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell was deemed available, teams like the New York Mets and Cleveland Guardians showed immediate interest. However, it was the Chicago Cubs who swept in and stole Counsell. The only elephant in the room was that the Cubs had to fire David Ross to hire Counsell. President of baseball […]

Milwaukee Brewers fans are still reeling from the shocking news of their former manager Craig Counsell signing with the Chicago Cubs. The fact Counsell signed with their hated NL Central division rivals made the news unbearable. For his part, Craig Counsell explained why he decided to become the Cubs’ next manager, per USA TODAY’s Todd […]

The World Series may have just ended last week, but Monday was an absolutely insane day in the big leagues. The New York Mets were seen as a frontrunner to hire Milwaukee Brewers skipper Craig Counsell, but they ultimately chose New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza. That had everyone believing Counsell would stay in […]

The Chicago Cubs started their offseason with a bang, stealing manager Craig Counsell from their NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago wasn’t the only team interested in Counsell. However, the Cubs had a deciding factor that ultimately swayed Counsell to the North Side. Counsell has major ties to the Midwest region. He attended Notre Dame […]

After losing Craig Counsell to the Chicago Cubs, the Milwaukee Brewers are now searching far and wide for their next message. With their initial managerial candidates revealed, the Brewers are getting closer to naming their Counsell successor. Milwaukee is considering bench coaches Pat Murphy (Brewers), Joe Espada (Houston Astros) and Don Mattingly (Toronto Blue Jays). […]

Following their hiring of former Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell, the Chicago Cubs have emerged as a potential landing spot for Justin Turner. Turner signed a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox ahead of the 2023 MLB season, and that contract included a player option for 2024. However, Turner declined that option last week […]

The Milwaukee Brewers lost long-time manager Craig Counsell to the Chicago Cubs in shocking fashion on Monday, and Brewers owner Mark Attanasio quickly addressed Counsell’s departure with a firm response. “We’re all here today because we lost Craig,” Mark Attanasio said, via Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. “But I’ve reflected on this. You know, Craig has […]

In this age of information, it is rare to genuinely blindside sports fans. But that notion got thrown out the window on Monday, as the baseball world is still processing the shocking decision by Craig Counsell to leave the Milwaukee Brewers for the Chicago Cubs. Brandon Woodruff put it best. “Lord have mercy,” the Brewers […]

Craig Counsell shocked the MLB world on Monday, leaving the Milwaukee Brewers to take over as manager of a divisional rival in the Chicago Cubs. Although Counsell did secure a historic deal worth $40 million across five years, you could imagine Brew Crew fans, and players, aren’t too happy. Brandon Woodruff already expressed his displeasure […]

The Chicago Cubs shocked the baseball world when they hired Craig Counsell and dismissed David Ross as manager of the team, and Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer detailed what went into the decision in a statement. “Today we made the difficult decision to dismiss David Ross as our Major League Manager,” Jed Hoyer […]

MLB manager rumors began to swirl after the World Series came to an end. Many different candidates were linked to different teams. On Monday, though, the madness truly began, with Craig Counsell being right at the center of it. Counsell began the day as a strong candidate for the New York Mets and Cleveland Guardians. […]

For the past few weeks, Craig Counsell’s decision on his managerial future had been one of the biggest headlines in the MLB (aside from, you know, the MLB Playoffs and the World Series). After a hectic Monday morning filled with tons of speculation about his decision, Counsell shocked the world and decided to leave the […]

Craig Counsell is heading to the Windy City. The Milwaukee Brewers skipper has decided to be the next Chicago Cubs’ boss, ultimately replacing David Ross, via Ken Rosenthal. He also reported that Counsell’s deal is worth five years and $40 million, making him the highest-paid manager in MLB history. Counsell has enjoyed no shortage of […]

One of the biggest free agents this MLB offseason isn’t an active player. It’s Craig Counsell, the former Milwaukee Brewers manager. Teams like the New York Mets and Cleveland Guardians are already showing major interest after his contract expired. But the possibility is in play that Counsell simply stays put with the Brew Crew. According […]

The New York Mets finished the 2023 season in fourth place in the National League East. The team’s 31-year-old old catcher Omar Narvaez signed prior to the season, only to play in just 47 games while battling injuries. With the Rangers having been crowned World Series champions, MLB’s ‘hot stove’ season has officially begun. A […]

The New York Mets have been searching for a new manager ever since moving on from Buck Showalter following a disappointing 2023 season. A ton of names have surfaced as possibilities for the Mets, and they recently interviewed former San Diego Padres manager Andy Green. Now, after too many rumors to count, the Mets are […]

Craig Counsell’s contract with the Milwaukee Brewers expires today, but there is reportedly no timeline for his decision regarding where to manage in 2024, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. As we head into the offseason, Craig Counsell is evaluating all options,  including returning to the Brewers, after speaking with both the New York […]

Milwaukee Brewers skipper Craig Counsell just interviewed with the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, but it appears he’s most keen on potentially managing the New York Mets next season. Last week, it was reported that the Mets were interested in Counsell and according to Jon Heyman of the NY Post, the former big leaguer is “serious” […]

One of the hottest names in the manager market is set to interview with a second team. Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell, who is set to become a free agent this week, is interviewing for the Cleveland Guardians managerial opening, according to Zack Meisel. Counsell will also interview with the New York Mets, though it […]

The managerial hot stove league is likely to be a lucrative time for a number of managerial candidates, and perhaps none will have a more productive offseason than Craig Counsell. The Brewers manager finished out his contract during the 2023 season, and one of the teams that is pursuing him is Cleveland Guardians. Guardians manager […]

Craig Counsell has turned into one of the best skippers in the Majors over the last few years, but the Milwaukee Brewers suddenly have competition to keep his services. The New York Mets will interview Counsell for their managerial opening after Buck Showalter was fired and there appears to be a high chance the ex-big […]

The New York Mets are currently searching for their next manager. Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has been mentioned as a potential Buck Showalter replacement for New York. The Mets have reportedly received permission to interview Counsell amid the rumors, per Andy Martino of SNY. “The Mets have received permission to interview Craig Counsell for […]

The Houston Astros were eliminated in the ALCS after losing Game 7 to the Texas Rangers in a hard-fought series, and after the game was over, it was reported that Dusty Baker has been telling people within the organization and those close to him that the 2023 season will be his final season as manager […]

After a managerial career that spanned more than a quarter of a decade, Cleveland Guardians skipper Terry Francona is finally deciding to call it quits. In 11 seasons with the Cleveland franchise, Francona led the team to six playoff appearances, including a World Series appearance in 2016. During this stretch, Francona had just two losing […]

The New York Mets were expected to compete with the National League powerhouses in 2023. They had one of the highest payrolls entering the 2023 season, but the Edwin Diaz season-ending injury in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) was a sign of bad things to come for the organization. The Mets started off slow in […]

On Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Brewers lost 5-2 to the Arizona Diamondbacks, ending their season. Did it also signal the end of manager Craig Counsell’s tenure? Amid heavy speculation about whether he’d be back with the Brewers or perhaps pursue a different job, Counsell was in no mood to speculate about the future. “That ain’t […]

Year after year, they lurk in the shadowy corners of the National League, almost like a whispered secret in the world of baseball. The Milwaukee Brewers, a small-market team built on the supremacy of their bullpen, often seem like the forgotten team in the NL, even though they’ve consistently demonstrated their prowess and have won […]

Craig Counsell was a steady player during his time in the big leagues. However, he’s probably most remembered for his wild batting stance. As a manager, though, Counsell has established himself as one of the best in baseball. Counsell’s Milwaukee Brewers are currently preparing for the MLB playoffs. Meanwhile, the New York Mets happen to […]

The Milwaukee Brewers won the NL Central in the most improbable way. While Craig Counsell didn’t see it playing out like this, his Brewers have now clinched their spot in the postseason. They had plenty of help from the Chicago Cubs. Milwaukee actually lost 4-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. However, due to […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are hanging on to a three-game lead over the Chicago Cubs that looks more tenuous by the day. The Brew Crew is just 5-5 in its last ten games and is hoping for a strong finish resulting in a NL Central Division Title for 2023. The Brewers’ fans are busy watching the […]

Elly De La Cruz is a problem, and the Milwaukee Brewers experienced that first-hand against the Cincinnati Reds. The star rookie stunned everyone watching when he made this stunning triple steal play. It was a play that epitomized just how insanely good De La Cruz has been in the majors ever since he was called […]

The Milwaukee Brewers knocked off the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 11-8 on Saturday. The team is now tied with the Cincinnati Reds for first place in the National League Central after the Reds’ loss to the Padres. The Brewers are expected to be active at the trade deadline, with at least four players […]

The Milwaukee Brewers could be without star pitcher Freddy Peralta for a while after the right-hander exited Sunday’s start with an apparent injury. Via Sophia Minnaert, Manager Craig Counsell revealed after the game that Peralta would be headed to the IL, despite him not having gone in for an MRI yet. Peralta is scheduled to […]

Milwaukee Brewers lefty Eric Lauer knew he had a tough task ahead on Sunday night against a potent Philadelphia Phillies offense, but it didn’t intimidate him the least bit. Lauer went out and shoved, striking out 13 hitters across six innings of scoreless baseball. He previously had just 10 K’s in his first two starts. […]

After the team brought in utility man Brock Holt for a one-year deal with a club option for 2021 on Tuesday, the Milwaukee Brewers are looking to implement one of the most flexible rosters in all of baseball. Every position player (sans for their catchers, at least on a regular basis) has the capabilities to […]

For the Milwaukee Brewers, big-time farm prospects seem to come up every 5+ years, and for a small market franchise, sometimes that gap in between hurts their chances at making the playoffs. Players like Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun, and Jonathan Lucroy, among others, have all been drafted and developed talent that has risen through the […]

Similar to the situation involving Lebron James on what seemed like every single Cleveland Cavaliers team, the Milwaukee Brewers have become a bit of a one-dimensional squad riding on the back of a superstar, expecting that player to carry the entire franchise to paydirt. While Christian Yelich has proven that it is quite a possibility […]

In a time that members of a starting rotation do not necessarily toe the rubber first in a game, the MLB is facing an identity crisis of sorts… but that is not necessarily a bad thing. Historically, pitchers have been known for their durability, as starters used to throw 200 pitches in a game and […]