Cubs manager Craig Counsell discusses what Sammy Sosa brings as a guest instructor and the importance of former players in camp

At one point, the Chicago Cubs thought they would have Alex Bregman at the hot corner in 2025. Now that they missed out on Bregman, their starting third baseman should be set in stone but manager Craig Counsell is having issues committing to a decision.

Nico Hoerner was officially ruled out of the Cubs' opening series in Japan, but manager Craig Counsell spun the news in a positive fashion. “We're excited about where Nico's at,” Counsell told

The Chicago Cubs made a strategic move in signing veteran infielder Justin Turner, and his latest comments confirm precisely why he was the right fit for the team. While many fans initially hoped for a reunion with Anthony Rizzo,

Craig Counsell discusses Matt Shaw and the plan for him to return to game action this weekend. Chicago Cubs; Spring Training; Cactus League; interview; team featured

Craig Counsell discusses Nico Hoerner’s current status for Opening Day, his rehab progression and more. Chicago Cubs; Spring Training; Cactus League; interview

As groups of two to three players cycled through Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly’s station Saturday at Sloan Park, they talked off to the side as they waited their turn. It was an extension of a theme manager Craig Counsell highlighted last spring: The players are constantly talking about their swings.

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Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell pauses in the dugout prior to a spring training baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, March 3, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D.

Injuries propelled veteran infielder Jon Berti to the New York Yankees’ Opening Day roster last spring. History appears to be repeating itself, this time in Tokyo instead of Houston. Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced this week All-Star second baseman Nico Hoerner won’t travel with the team to Japan.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell pauses on the field prior to a spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross