The Chicago Cubs sit just 9 games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central with a solid 68-53 record, but ESPN’s recent analysis of Pete Crow-Armstrong’s August struggles has sent ripples across baseball. While 29 other MLB teams might see opportunity in the Cubs’ offensive downturn, their manager delivered a defiant message that should make every franchise take notice.

That manager is, of course, Craig Counsell , and he refuses to let outside noise dictate his team’s narrative. The seasoned skipper, who knows championship pressure from his Milwaukee days, fired back at critics with trademark intensity. His response carries weight throughout the league — this isn’t a manager showing cracks under pressure, but one doubling down on his team’s capabilities when it matters most.

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