In 2023, the Chicago Cubs finished 83-79, under the guidance of manager David Ross. They did not make the postseason. After replacing Ross with Craig Counsell this offseason, they finished 83-79 and out of the playoffs once again. Counsell's contract is worth $40 million over five years, the richest ever in Major League history for a manager. So despite the fact that nothing … [Read more...] about Jake Peavy Says Replacing David Ross with Craig Counsell a ‘knee jerk reaction’
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Current Cubs Teams Reminiscent of Epic 2004 Cubs Collapse
Editor's note: this is a re-post from Sept. 19. Entering the season's final week, the 2023 Chicago Cubs still held the third and final wild card playoff berth in their grasp, but only on tie-breaker, over the Cincinnati Reds. Losers of five straight and 2-8 in their last 10, they are sliding to be sure, we can't help up evoke 2004 Cubs comparisons. It isn't the first time … [Read more...] about Current Cubs Teams Reminiscent of Epic 2004 Cubs Collapse