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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Cubs reinstate right-hander Edward Cabrera, move him to bullpen

By Matt Carlson - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Matt Shaw yells after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Banged-up Cubs place utilityman Matt Shaw and right-hander Ethan Roberts on the IL

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Chicago Cubs starter Matthew Boyd delivers a pitch during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Chicago, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Cubs’ Matthew Boyd to return Wednesday vs. Phillies and closer Daniel Palencia is progressing

By Matt Carlson - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell acknowledges starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) while making a pitching change during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Don’t check in late for Cubs-Brewers NLDS decider. This series is all about the first inning

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga, right, of Japan, is congratulated by catcher Miguel Amaya, left, as they walk to the dugout after the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Imanaga shines on the mound as Cubs blank Nationals

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell speaks during news conference prior to an MLB baseball spring training workout, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Craig Counsell thinks trying to beat the Cubs will help him adjust to his new job as their manager

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell looks on before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, April 1, 2023, in Chicago. The Cubs hired Counsell away from Milwaukee, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, landing the former big leaguer with a record-breaking contract and firing David Ross in a tandem of surprising moves. (AP Photo/Quinn Harris, File)

For Craig Counsell, the chance to manage the Cubs was one he couldn’t pass up

By Andrew Seligman - Associated Press

FILE - Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell looks on before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Chicago. Counsell is meeting with the Cleveland Guardians about their managerial opening, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Quinn Harris, File)

Cubs hire manager Craig Counsell away from Milwaukee in surprising move

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Victor Caratini, left, and Willy Adames, right, check on Corbin Burnes behind the pitcher's mound during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Friday, July 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Brewers’ Burnes nearly faints in sweltering heat, fans 13 in 1-0 win over Reds

By Jeff Wallner - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich slides safely past Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jason Delay during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Milwaukee. Yelich scored from second on a hit by Jesse Winkler. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Tapia nearly hits grand slam, Brewers rally to hand Pirates 6th straight loss 5-2

By Rich Rovito - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes throws to an Arizona Diamondbacks batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Burnes outduels Kelly, Brewers top Diamondbacks 7-1

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Willy Adames is doused by teammates after the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, April 7, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Woodruff stars as Brewers beat Flaherty, Cardinals 4-0

By Joe Totoraitis - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Rowdy Tellez gestures to the dugout after stealing second base during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Lauer works 7, Tellez and Taylor homer as Brewers top Reds

By Andrew Wagner - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Joc Pederson (22) celebrates his three-run homer in the dugout against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fifth inning of Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Pederson hits 3-run HR, Braves blank Brewers for 2-1 NLDS lead

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff delivers during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, on Sunday, April 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Woodruff works 6 innings as Brewers blank Arrieta, Cubs 6-0

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Omar Narvaez looks up as he nears the plate on his two-run home run during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Narvaez, Peterson homer, Brewers win 4-2 to sweep Padres

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FILE - Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Justin Topa throws to the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 1 of a National League wild-card baseball series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Los Angeles. Topa will open the season on the injured list after undergoing an MRI on his elbow. Brewers manager Craig Counsell made that announcement Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, file)

Brewers’ Topa undergoes MRI, will start year on injured list

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Avisail Garcia leads off from first base during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lighter Garcia proving his worth in crowded Brewers outfield

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun celebrates his three-run home run with third base coach Ed Sedar during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Burnes, Braun help Brewers to 5-0 win over the Royals

By JOE TOTORAITIS - Associated Press

Brewers ‘Counsell gets 3-year contract extension through ‘23

By ANDREW WAGNER - Associated Press