News about Craig Counsell

Ahead of the Cubs' 9-5 away win over the Pirates on Tuesday, manager Craig Counsell revealed that his bullpen has been red hot ever since he was given an item with Swift's face on it. Since August 22nd, the Cubs (67-66) have beaten the Detroit Tigers once and the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates twice to go above .500 and contend for a wild card spot in the National League, ranking second in the NL Central.

A malfunctioning escalator at Saturday's Brewers-Cubs game in Milwaukee resulted in injuries to 11 fans, one of whom called it 'the scariest thing that's ever happened to' him. 'After the conclusion of today's game, an escalator at American Family Field moving fans from the terrace to loge level malfunctioned,' read the team statement following the Brewers' 5-3 loss to the visiting Cubs. No life-threatening injuries were reported, but six of the 11 injured fans were taken to the hospital. The other five were treated at the scene.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell's first game at American Family Field since he was hired away from the Milwaukee Brewers included a warm scoreboard message and a chorus of incredibly loud boos. A brief video shown before the first pitch of the game showcased some highlights from Counsell's tenure as Milwaukee's manager before displaying him wearing a Brewers cap alongside the message, 'Thank You No. 30.'  Brewers fans booed throughout the video, and then made their anger known once again when he was introduced as the Cubs' manager.

According to reports, the Milwaukee Brewers is about to sign highly rated outfield prospect Jackson Chourio to the biggest rookie deal in MLB history. According to the New York Times, the 19-year-old is likely to reach an eight-year deal worth almost $80 million. Chourio will then smash the old record for the most money paid to a player who has yet to play in MLB.

As the Mets reportedly hired Carlos Mendoza as manager, the New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza seems to be making the switch around town. Since firing Buck Showalter at the start of last month, the Mets have been looking for a new manager, and the team appears to be close on announcing the veteran skipper's replacement. Despite news that the Mets were targeting Craig Counsell, according to ESPN, the organization is now hiring Mendoza as their next manager.

Guardians president Chris Antonetti expressed his excitement for Vogt after the recruitment was complete on Monday. 'Stephen made a name for himself as one of the best players in the game throughout his 16-year career as a player, and we've enjoyed the opportunity to get to know him over the past weeks,' Antonetti said. Despite not having any managerial experience, the candidate was chosen over several others. Craig Counsell, Milwaukee Brewers bench coach Carlos Mendoza, Los Angeles Dodgers first-base coach Clayton McCullough, Chicago Cub bench coach Andy Green, and San Francisco Giants bullpen coach Craig Albernaz were among the potential candidates, according to Milwaukee Brewers boss Craig Counsell, New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza, Los Angeles Dodgers first-base coach Craig Albernaz.

Craig Counsell has reportedly left the Milwaukee Brewers for the Chicago Cubs. The former journeyman infielder, according to ESPN and The Athletic, will replace outgoing Cubs boss David Ross, who was under lockout for the 2024 season. Counsell was also considered for the unfilled New York Mets and Cleveland Guardians positions, which have apparently went to Carlos Mendoza and Stephen Vogt, respectively.

Craig Counsell is widely regarded as the leading candidate for the New York Mets managerial vacancy. As the Mets close on a replacement for veteran skipper Buck Showalter, who was suspended at the start of October, the free agent managing star has interviewed for the role. According to the New York Post, the organization is close to naming its new president, but it is dependent on in-demand Counsell's decision. Should New York's attempt to bring Counsell to the Big Apple, Stearns is expected to have lined up two other potential candidates; Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza and A's manager Mark Kotsay.

After testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug, Milwaukee right-hander JC Mejia was suspended 162 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday. According to a league news, the 27-year-old Mejia tested positive for Stanozolol. This season, he's the first player suspended under the major league drug deal. Mejia had been suspended 80 games in May 2022 after his first positive test for Stanozolol, a synthetic steroid derived from testosterone.

After playing for years in Japan, Masataka Yoshida has already made some mechanical improvements at the plate during his rookie season with the Boston Red Sox. They certainly paid the bill on Sunday. Boston roared to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 12-5 after Yoshida homered twice during Boston's nine-run outburst in the eighth inning. Since Hall of Fame slugger David Ortiz's debut in August 2008, he became the first Red Sox player to go deep in a single inning.

On December 14, the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office charged Justin Bloedorn, whose Milwaukee Journal Sentinel identified him as Justin Bloedorn. According to a criminal complaint, the 25-year-old passed out in the bushes outside the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium after a game and then woke up and robbed electronics, a credit card, team memorabilia, and other items. According to the allegation, the man attended a September 8 doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants at Milwaukee's American Family Field. Bloedorn said he drank at least ten beers, petered out, awakened, and returned to the stadium by pulling on a door until it opened.