First-year Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell sits down with Lou Canellis to discuss the start of spring training
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First-year Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell sits down with Lou Canellis to discuss the start of spring training

Craig Counsell isn't unfamiliar with the Cubs by any means. The former Brewers manager is taking over in Chicago, and likes the foundation that's in place. Counsell sat down with FOX 32 Sports Anchor Lou Canellis to discuss his managing style, the Cubs current roster and more as spring training begins.

Craig Counsell isn't unfamiliar with the Cubs by any means. The former Brewers manager is taking over in Chicago, and likes the foundation that's in place. Counsell sat down with FOX 32 Sports Anchor Lou Canellis to discuss his managing style, the Cubs current roster and more as spring training begins.

Cubs make young fans' dreams come true with surprise trip
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Cubs make young fans' dreams come true with surprise trip

There was a special surprise on Monday at Wrigley Field for some young baseball fans. The Chicago Cubs are hooking up three young local hospital patients with a VIP experience.

There was a special surprise on Monday at Wrigley Field for some young baseball fans. The Chicago Cubs are hooking up three young local hospital patients with a VIP experience.

Reliever Hector Neris and Chicago Cubs finalize $9 million, 1-year contract

Reliever Hector Neris and Chicago Cubs finalize $9 million, 1-year contract

Reliever Héctor Neris and the Chicago Cubs finalized a $9 million, one-year contract on Thursday, a deal that includes option and performance bonuses that could increase its value to about $22 million over two seasons.

Reliever Héctor Neris and the Chicago Cubs finalized a $9 million, one-year contract on Thursday, a deal that includes option and performance bonuses that could increase its value to about $22 million over two seasons.

Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg diagnosed with cancer

Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg diagnosed with cancer

“To my Chicago Cubs, National Baseball Hall of Fame, extended Baseball Family, the city of Chicago, and all my loyal fans, I want to share some personal news." Sandberg wrote in a post on Instagram.

“To my Chicago Cubs, National Baseball Hall of Fame, extended Baseball Family, the city of Chicago, and all my loyal fans, I want to share some personal news." Sandberg wrote in a post on Instagram.

4 takeaways from Shōta Imanaga's introductory press conference as a Chicago Cubs pitcher

4 takeaways from Shōta Imanaga's introductory press conference as a Chicago Cubs pitcher

Here are four takeaways from Shōta Imanaga's introductory press conference, where the Cubs' newest pitcher wasted no time endearing himself to the faithful at the Friendly Confines.

Here are four takeaways from Shōta Imanaga's introductory press conference, where the Cubs' newest pitcher wasted no time endearing himself to the faithful at the Friendly Confines.

Chicago Cubs reach agreement with 6 players to avoid arbitration

Chicago Cubs reach agreement with 6 players to avoid arbitration

With a prized free agent in tow, and fresh off a four-player trade, the Chicago Cubs reached deals with six players to avoid arbitration.

With a prized free agent in tow, and fresh off a four-player trade, the Chicago Cubs reached deals with six players to avoid arbitration.

Chicago Cubs acquire 2 players in trade with Los Angeles Dodgers

Chicago Cubs acquire 2 players in trade with Los Angeles Dodgers

This trade comes on the same day the Chicago Cubs and Japanese pitcher Shōta Imanaga and finalized a $53 million, four-year contract.

This trade comes on the same day the Chicago Cubs and Japanese pitcher Shōta Imanaga and finalized a $53 million, four-year contract.

Left-hander Shōta Imanaga and Chicago Cubs finalize $53 million, 4-year contract

Left-hander Shōta Imanaga and Chicago Cubs finalize $53 million, 4-year contract

Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs finalized a $53 million, four-year contract on Thursday, in a deal that could make the agreement worth $80 million over five seasons.

Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs finalized a $53 million, four-year contract on Thursday, in a deal that could make the agreement worth $80 million over five seasons.

Why Shōta Imanaga could be a major steal for the Cubs

Why Shōta Imanaga could be a major steal for the Cubs

Multiple outlets reported that the Cubs have reached an agreement with free-agent hurler Shōta Imanaga. The 30-year-old left-hander has been one of the most dominant pitchers in Japan over the past half-decade and is projected by most of the industry as a mid-rotation option in the bigs.

Multiple outlets reported that the Cubs have reached an agreement with free-agent hurler Shōta Imanaga. The 30-year-old left-hander has been one of the most dominant pitchers in Japan over the past half-decade and is projected by most of the industry as a mid-rotation option in the bigs.