Craig Counsell Sends Warning to Chicago Cubs in Spring Training Outburst

You don’t see this all too often and it’s why it makes headlines when Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell chews out his players. Counsell, now in his third year as the Cubs’ manager, is eyeing his first division crown since leaving the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs have higher aspirations in 2026, which means expectations have been raised and the pressure is heightened.

Counsell sent a stern warning to his players this week in spring training, uncharacteristically berating the team in front of onlooking media members.