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Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on Shota Imanaga’s huge start in win vs. Diamondbacks

The Chicago Cubs have been playing sensational baseball for the last three weeks, and they have managed to get the best of nearly every opponent they have played except the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, even though they have a suffered a myriad of injuries to their pitching staff, they continue to pile up victories. "I […] The post Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on Shota Imanaga’s huge start in win vs. Diamondbacks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Craig Counsell reacts to finding success vs. Mason Miller despite loss vs. Padres

After a 10-game winning streak, the Chicago Cubs are now on a three-game losing streak. On Monday, they fell short to the San Diego Padres 9-7. Mason Miller closed it out, despite having his scoreless innings streak halted under a controversial call. In the 9th, the Padres led 9-5. Chicago left fielder Matt Shaw hit […] The post Craig Counsell reacts to finding success vs. Mason Miller despite loss vs. Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs’ Craig Counsell maintains ‘Shohei Ohtani Rule’ is ‘bad rule’

Cubs manager Craig Counsell emphasized on Friday that his earlier remarks questioning the so-called “Shohei Ohtani Rule” had nothing to do with the team or player it benefits. “Look, this is not a Dodger thing, it’s not an Ohtani thing,” Counsell said. “It is a bad rule.” Cubs manager Craig Counsell maintains the rule that...

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Cubs manager Craig Counsell drops encouraging Daniel Palencia injury update

The Chicago Cubs received encouraging news regarding closer Daniel Palencia, offering a potential boost to a pitching staff navigating a difficult stretch on Tuesday. Manager Craig Counsell’s latest comments suggest they may regain a viral late-inning arm sooner than expected. The Cubs placed Palencia on the injured list Friday with what was initially diagnosed as […] The post Cubs manager Craig Counsell drops encouraging Daniel Palencia injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as losing streak hits 10 games: ‘I’d be pissed too if I’m a fan’

The New York Mets’ 2026 payroll ranks behind only the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers among Major League Baseball teams, and entering the season, the FanGraphs projection model had the Mets winning the second-most games (90, behind only the Dodgers’ 98). However, the Mets are currently tied for the worst record in MLB at…

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How Cubs’ Carson Kelly made Craig Counsell look like a genius vs. Mets

As the Chicago Cubs are looking to turn around the 2026 season on a positive note after the injuries to their pitching staff throughout the beginning, the 4-2 win over the New York Mets is a good start, as the team has now won four straight. The win was helped by a clutch home run […] The post How Cubs’ Carson Kelly made Craig Counsell look like a genius vs. Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brewers honor late Phil Garner, who held wins record before Craig Counsell broke it

The Milwaukee Brewers are off to a difficult start to the season. The Brewers have dealt with injuries and mounting losses. Still, they took time prior to their game on Sunday to reflect on the past. The Brewers took the X, formerly Twitter, before their game with the Washington Nationals, to honor former manager Phil […] The post Brewers honor late Phil Garner, who held wins record before Craig Counsell broke it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on sending another key reliever to IL

Craig Counsell knows how he manages the bullpen will play a crucial role in any success the Chicago Cubs find. But now, he’s down a pair of potent options. Hunter Harvey has been placed on the injured list with triceps inflammation, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Counsell acknowledged that Harvey’s recovery from the injury wasn’t […] The post Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on sending another key reliever to IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs’ Craig Counsell reveals Seiya Suzuki plan for return from injury

The Chicago Cubs are activating outfielder Seiya Suzuki from the injured list. Outfielder Dylan Carlson has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Cubs manager Craig Counsell reportedly said Suzuki will not play everyday after returning from injury, according to Bruce Levine. It seems as if Chicago is proceeding with caution as Suzuki adjusts […] The post Cubs’ Craig Counsell reveals Seiya Suzuki plan for return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Chicago Cubs have high hopes this season of challenging the Los Angeles Dodgers for National League superiority this season. The Cubs believe they have more than enough strength up and down the lineup and the arms on the pitching staff to take first place in the National League Central away from the Milwaukee Brewers. […] The post Cubs’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chicago Cubs Sign 5-Year MLB Player Amid Injury Troubles

On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs are playing the Tampa Bay Rays (in Florida) for the second game of their series.They lost by a score of 6-4 (on Monday).Cubs Sign 5-Year MLB PlayerThe Cubs got tough news on Tuesday regarding star pitcher Cade Horton.Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network wrote: “Cade Horton will have surgery on […] The post Chicago Cubs Sign 5-Year MLB Player Amid Injury Troubles appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Cubs get crushing injury update on Cade Horton

The Chicago Cubs’ hopes of winning the National League Central have taken a massive blow just two weeks into the regular season. Starting pitcher Cade Horton, who finished 2025 as the National League Rookie of the Year runner-up, is set to miss the entire season as he will undergo elbow surgery, Craig Counsell announced on … The post Cubs get crushing injury update on Cade Horton appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cubs’ Cade Horton gets brutal season-ending update on elbow injury from Craig Counsell

As there have been Chicago Cubs pitchers to land themselves on the injured list, like Matthew Boyd, the latest news from the team’s staff puts a damper on the situation with Cade Horton. While the Cubs pitcher in Horton was visiting special doctors to see the extent of his injury, manager Craig Counsell has announced […] The post Cubs’ Cade Horton gets brutal season-ending update on elbow injury from Craig Counsell appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chicago Cubs Make Roster Decision Before Nationals Game

On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs are looking to win their series (at Wrigley Field) against the Washington Nationals.Each team has won one of the first two games.Chicago Cubs Make Roster Decision Before Nationals GameBefore Sunday’s game, the Cubs made a roster decision.Bruce Levine of WSCR-AM wrote: “Cubs outright RHP Jack Neely to Iowa after he […] The post Chicago Cubs Make Roster Decision Before Nationals Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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