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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 35 MIN

Diving DEEP into how Craig Counsell manages the Chicago Cubs pitching staff with all the injuries

from Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

The Cubs’ pitching staff has been put to the test early this season, and yet they continue to find ways to win. How? In this deep dive, we break down how manager Craig Counsell is navigating a wave of injuries while still getting elite production from his arms.From creative bullpen usage to carefully managing innings and matchups, Counsell has been forced to adapt on the fly—and so far, it’s working. We’ll take a closer look at how the Cubs are maximizing their available talent, which pitchers are stepping up in bigger roles, and what this could mean for the long haul.Is this sustainable over a full season? And what adjustments might still be coming?312 SPORTS PRO SHOP: https://bit.ly/4e7bqyvThe Best Replacement Windows And Doors At The Best Price. Chicagowindowguys.comMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Cubs’ pitching staff has been put to the test early this season, and yet they continue to find ways to win. How? In this deep dive, we break down how manager Craig Counsell is navigating a wave of injuries while still getting elite production from his arms.From creative bullpen usage to carefully managing innings and matchups, Counsell has been forced to adapt on the fly—and so far, it’s working. We’ll take a closer look at how the Cubs are maximizing their available talent, which pitchers are stepping up in bigger roles, and what this could mean for the long haul.Is this sustainable over a full season? And what adjustments might still be coming?312 SPORTS PRO SHOP: https://bit.ly/4e7bqyvThe Best Replacement Windows And Doors At The Best Price. Chicagowindowguys.comMake sure to subscribe to...✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Cubs’ pitching staff has been put to the test early this season, and yet they continue to find ways to win. How? In this deep dive, we break down how manager Craig Counsell is navigating a wave of injuries while still getting elite production...

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