Chicago Cubs appoints Craig Counsell as manager
economictimes.indiatimes.comChicago Cubs on Monday announced replacement of manager David Ross with Craig Counsell.
The team confirmed the news in a statement, expressing gratitude for Ross's contributions as both a player and a manager.
Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer thanked Ross for his leadership and acknowledged his lasting impact on the organization, citing his integral role in the 2016 World Series victory.
«Today we made the difficult decision to dismiss David Ross as our Major League Manager,» Hoyer said.
«On behalf of the Cubs organization, we express our deep gratitude for David's contributions to our club, both on and off the field.
First as a player and then as a manager, David continually showcased his ability to lead. David's legacy will be felt in Chicago for generations and his impact to our organization will stack up with the legends that came before him.
Going forward, our Major League team will be managed by Craig Counsell. We look forward to welcoming Craig at Wrigley Field early next week.» he added.
Counsell, previously associated with the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central, brings a wealth of experience to the position.
Before joining the Cubs, he had also been considered for managerial roles with the New York Mets and Cleveland Guardians.
During his nine-year tenure with the Brewers, Counsell led the team to three NL Central titles and secured five postseason appearances in the last six years, including a division-winning record in 2023.
Ross, who had taken over as the Cubs' manager in 2019, was under contract for the 2024 season. Despite the Cubs' rollercoaster season, which saw them narrowly miss the playoffs after a late-season slide, Hoyer had previously expressed satisfaction with Ross's
