CHICAGO — A large part of Craig Counsell’s job is telling players what they don’t want to hear. The Chicago Cubs manager communicates what they need to know in a matter-of-fact tone.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell faced heavy criticism for keeping Colin Rea on the mound until the starting pitcher ...

Milwaukee Brewers fans are being reminded how special Craig Counsell is as Chicago Cubs players shower their manager with praise.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he likes what he has seen in Rea’s two starts. “Colin is just steady and that’s what we were hoping for,” Counsell said.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Colin Rea is likely to take the mound against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, according to manager Craig Counsell. The Cubs are looking to fill a void in the ...

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Is Craig Counsell having a Zimmeresque season? ... (Colin) Rea, so it’s not like it’s a ‘young player thing.’ It’s what I think is the best way to win the game.

Despite Rea having a shaky outing, manager Craig Counsell made a controversial choice to send Rea back to the mound in the sixth inning despite the change in momentum in Chicago’s favor. Colin ...