Tag: playoffs

Counsell Says Simple Fix for Cubs’ Late‑Season Woes: Pitch Better, Play Better

Chicago’s playoff‑bound Cubs have hit a rough patch, getting swept by Cincinnati after clinching their spot. Manager Craig Counsell cuts through the noise, insisting the answer is basic – better pitching and overall execution. With six games left against the Mets and Cardinals, the team must turn the dial up before October. The article breaks down what went wrong, why the pitching call matters, and what the Cubs need to do in their final stretch.