The Chicago Cubs have been playing some excellent baseball throughout the 2025 MLB regular season, but there is still plenty of work to do. Entering play on Jul

Cheerful and carefree is simply not how Counsell rolls. That focused attitude will influence how the Cubs approach the July 31 trade deadline. The contrarian manager is an extension of Jed Hoyer’s front office, which obsesses over depth and knows from experience that things can quickly go sideways.