The Chicago Cubs, popularly known as “The North Siders” are a serious competition to other teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). Currently playing their home games at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, United States, the team has won the World Series thrice (in 1907, 1908, and 2016). Furthermore, they have been the NL East Division Champions twice and the NL Central Division Champions four times so far. The team is also notable for being serious rivals of the Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Throughout the 2023 MLB season, the Chicago Cubs performed quite well under former manager David Ross. They gained a win-loss-draw record of 83-79-0 and ranked #2 in the NL Central Division. Yan Gomes was their #1 batter because of his 10 home runs and 63 RBIs throughout the season. Likewise, Justin Steele was their #1 pitcher because of his 173.1 innings and 176 strikeouts throughout the season.
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Who is the Chicago Cubs’ Manager in 2024?
Craig John Counsell has been serving as the new manager for the Chicago Cubs since the 2024 MLB season. Nicknamed “Chicken”, he is also the former manager of the Milwaukee Brewers (from 2015-2023). Prior to his career as a manager, Craig Counsell had been a baseball player, who served as a second baseman for teams like the Colorado Rockies, Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers between 1995-2011. After retiring, Counsell has also worked as a part-time color analyst for the Milwaukee Brewers’ radio broadcasts.
Craig Counsell became the World Series Champion in 1997 and 2001. Furthermore, he was also the NLCS MVP in 2001 throughout his playing career. He will now be managing the Chicago Cubs for a contract worth $40 over the next five years. As of now, Counsell is the highest-paid manager in the history of MLB.
Craig Counsell’s Physical Attributes
Craig Counsell as the new manager/head coach for the Chicago Cubs has the following physical attributes as per Baseball Reference-
Craig Counsell | Physical Attributes |
| Age | 54 years old (as of September 2024) |
| Height | 6’0” (183 cm) |
| Weight | 180 lbs (81 kg) |
Chicago Cubs’ Manager Year by Year
The Chicago Cubs have employed 61 different managers since the team was established in 1876. Among these, some notable names include Albert Spalding, Cap Anson, Frank Chance, Johnny Evers, Roger Bresnahan, Joe McCarthy, Roger Hornsby, Leo Durocher and David Ross among others.
This is a look at all the managers of the Chicago Cubs and their achievements for the team so far as per the MLB official site -
| Managers | Duration | Records | Achievements |
| Craig Counsell | 2024-Present | 707-625 | |
| David Ross | 2019-2023 | 262-284 | NL Central Division Champions (2020) |
| Joe Maddon | 2015-2019 | 471-339 | World Series Champion (2016) NL pennant (2016) NL Central Division Champion (2016, 2017) NL Manager of the Year (2015) |
| Rick Renteria | 2014 | 73-89 | |
| Dale Sveum | 2012-2013 | 127-197 | |
| Mike Quade | 2010-2011 | 95-104 | |
| Lou Piniella | 2007-2010 | 316-293 | NL Central Division Champion (2007, 2008) NL Manager of the Year (2008) |
| Dusty Baker | 2003-2006 | 322-326 | NL Central Division Champion (2003) |
| Bruce Kimm (interim) | 2002 | 33-45 | |
| Rene Lachemann (interim) | 2002 | 0-1 | |
| Don Baylor | 2000-2002 | 187-220 | |
| Jim Riggleman | 1995-1999 | 374-419 | |
| Tom Trebelhorn | 1994 | 49-64 | |
| Jim Lefebvre | 1992-1993 | 162-162 | |
| Jim Essian | 1991 | 59-63 | |
| Joe Altobelli (interim) | 1991 | 0-1 | |
| Don Zimmer | 1988-1991 | 265-258 | NL East Division Champion (1989) NL Manager of the Year (1989) |
| Frank Lucchesi (interim) | 1987 | 8-17 | |
| Gene Michael | 1986-1987 | 114-124 | |
| John Vukovich (interim) | 1986 | 1-1 | |
| Jim Frey | 1984-1986 | 196-182 | NL East Division Champion (1984) NL Manager of the Year (1984) |
| Charlie Fox (interim) | 1983 | 17-22 | |
| Lee Elia | 1982-1983 | 127-158 | |
| Preston Gomez | 1980 | 38-52 | |
| Joe Amalfitano (interim) | 1979, 1980-1981 | 66-116 | |
| Herman Franks | 1977-1979 | 238-241 | |
| Jim Marshall | 1974-1976 | 175-218 | |
| Whitey Lockman | 1972-1974 | 157-162 | |
| Leo Durocher | 1966-1972 | 535-526 | Baseball Hall of Fame (1994) |
| Bob Kennedy | 1963-1965 | 182-198 | College of Coaches |
| Charlie Metro | 1962 | 43-69 | College of Coaches |
| Lou Klein | 1961-1962, 1965 | 65-82 | College of Coaches |
| Elvin Tappe | 1961-1962 | 46-70 | College of Coaches |
| Harry Craft | 1961 | 7-9 | College of Coaches |
| Vedie Himsl | 1961 | 10-21 | College of Coaches |
| Lou Boudreau | 1960 | 54-83 | |
| Bob Scheffing | 1957-1959 | 208-254 | |
| Stan Hack | 1954-1956 | 196-265 | |
| Phil Cavarretta | 1951-1953 | 169-213 | |
| Frankie Frisch | 1949-1951 | 141-196 | Baseball Hall of Fame (1947) |
| Roy Johnson (interim) | 1944 | 0-1 | |
| Jimmy Wilson | 1941-1944 | 213-258 | |
| Gabby Hartnett | 1938-1940 | 203-176 | |
| Charlie Grimm | 1932-38, 1944-49, 1960 | 946-782 | NL pennants (1935, 1938, 1945) |
| Rogers Hornsby | 1930-1932 | 141-116 | |
| Joe McCarthy | 1926 | 442-321 | NL pennant (1929) Baseball Hall of Fame (1957) |
| George Gibson | 1925 | 14-12 | |
| Rabbit Maranville | 1925 | 23-30 | Baseball Hall of Fame (1954) |
| Bill Killefer | 1921-1925 | 300-293 | |
| Fred Mitchell | 1917-1920 | 308-269 | NL pennant (1918) |
| Joe Tinker | 1916 | 67-86 | Baseball Hall of Fame (1946) |
| Roger Bresnahan | 1915 | 73-80 | Baseball Hall of Fame (1945) |
| Hank O'Day | 1914 | 78-76 | Baseball Hall of Fame (2013) |
| Johnny Evers | 1913, 1921 | 129-120 | Baseball Hall of Fame (1946) |
| Frank Chance | 1905-1912 | 768-389 | World Series Champions (1907, 1908) NL pennant (1906, 1907, 1908, 1910) Baseball Hall of Fame (1946) |
| Frank Selee | 1902-1905 | 280-213 | Baseball Hall of Fame (1999) |
| Tom Loftus | 1900-1901 | 118-161 | |
| Tommy Burns | 1898-1899 | 160-138 | |
| Silver Flint | 1879 | 5-12-2 | |
| Cap Anson | 1879, 1880-1897 | 1,282-932 | NL pennants (1880, 1881, 1882,1885, 1886) Baseball Hall of Fame (1939) |
| Bob Ferguson | 1878 | 30-30 | |
| Albert Spalding | 1876-1877 | 78-47 | NL pennant (1876) Baseball Hall of Fame (1939) |
Chicago Cubs’ Coaches 2024
Apart from Craig Counsell being the new manager/head coach for the Chicago Cubs, they have 15 other coaches ready to train and develop the players throughout the 2024 season.
These are the coaches from the team as per the MLB official site -
| Name | Position |
| Ryan Flaherty | Bench Coach |
| Tommy Hottovy (68) | Pitching Coach |
| Dustin Kelly (76) | Hitting Coach |
| Mike Napoli (55) | First Base Coach |
| Willie Harris (33) | Third Base Coach |
| Daniel Moskos (53) | Assistant Pitching Coach |
| James Adduci (96) | Assistant Hitting Coach, Game Planning |
| Juan Cabreja (63) | Assistant Hitting Coach |
| John Mallee | Assistant Hitting Coach |
| Darren Holmes | Bullpen Coach |
| Jonathan Mota (90) | Major League Coach |
| Alex Smith (97) | Major League Coach, Data Development and Process |
| Erick Castillo (93 | Bullpen Catcher |
| Garrett Lloyd (85) | Bullpen Catcher |
| Mark Strittmatter | Major League Field Coordinator |
Chicago Cubs’ Staff 2024
The Chicago Cubs also have other staff who handle different responsibilities related to the players and the team. These are the remaining staff of the team as per the MLB official site -
| Name | Position |
| Thomas S. Ricketts Laura Ricketts Pete Ricketts Todd Ricketts Joe Ricketts | Principal Owners |
| Jed Hoyer | President of Baseball Operations |
| Carter Hawkins | General Manager |
| Stephen Adams | Team Physician |
| Stephen Gyzlo | Team Orthopaedist |
| Chuck Baughman | Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Quentin Eberhardt | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach |
| Keegan Knoll | Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach |
| Nate Whitney | Major League Physical Therapist |
| Aaron Witz | Major League Massage Therapist |
| Vijay Tekchandani | Director, Team Travel/Clubhouse Operations |
| Naoto Masamoto | Major League Video Coordinator |
| Otis Hellman | Home Clubhouse Manager Emeritus |
| Danny Mueller | Home Clubhouse & Equipment Manager |
| Matt Zaruba | Assistant Home Clubhouse & Equipment Manager |
| P.J. Mainville | Director, Medical Services |
| Christopher Hogrefe | Head Team Internist |
| Neil Rampe | Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| German Suncin | Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Nick Frangella | Head Athletic Trainer |
| Jason Carr | Director, Media Relations |
| Joanna Schimmel | Manager, Media Relations |
| William Nadal | Senior Specialist, Media Relations |
FAQ's on Chicago Cubs Manager
A. The new manager of the Chicago Cubs is Craig Counsell.
A. Craig Counsell was the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers before joining the Chicago Cubs.
A. The Chicago Cubs have won three World Series championships so far (in 1907, 1908 and 2016).
A. Clark the Cub is the mascot of the Chicago Cubs.
A. In the 2023 MLB season, the Chicago Cubs gained a record of 83-79-0 (#2 in NL East Division).
