Reports: Cubs replacing David Ross with Craig Counsell
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The Chicago Cubs are hiring manager Craig Counsell from the division rival Milwaukee Brewers to replace David Ross, The Athletic and ESPN reported Monday.
Counsell, whose contract with Milwaukee expired Oct. 31, had been linked to both the New York Mets' and Cleveland Guardians' vacancies.
Counsell, 53, went 707-625 in nine seasons with the Cubs' National League Central neighb