Popular Cubs Coach Gone as Staff Changes Begin

A bit surprising because Mike Napoli seemed to be a popular coach in the Cubs clubhouse, but at the same time I think we all expected that Craig Counsell was going to bring in a few of his own guys now that he has more time to assemble his coaching staff.

Napoli, who was part of David Ross’ original coaching staff to begin the 2020 season, was one of a handful of Cubs personnel who were let go by the organization on Monday. According to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, Napoli, along with assistant...