Latest Craig Counsell News

Sammy Sosa gets warm reception for his reconciliation with the Chicago Cubs

Jan. 17, 2025 22:13 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Sammy Sosa jogged onto the stage, carrying an American flag. The crowd cheered wildly. It was just like old times — only Sosa was dressed in a suit, and the scene occurred in a downtown hotel ballroom instead of Wrigley Field. Sosa and the Chicago...

Chicago Cubs finalize $5 million, 1-year contract with right-hander Colin Rea

Jan. 13, 2025 12:45 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Right-hander Colin Rea and the Chicago Cubs have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract. The 34-year-old Rea has a $4.25 million salary for 2025, and the deal includes a $6 million club option for 2026 with a $750,000 buyout. The team announced the...

Cubs agree to $5 million, 1-year contract with RHP Colin Rea, AP source says

Jan. 10, 2025 18:14 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and Colin Rea have agreed to a $5 million, one-year contract, reuniting the right-hander with manager Craig Counsell. A person with direct knowledge of the negotiations confirmed the agreement to the AP on Friday on condition of anonymity because the...