You obviously know this already, but they just issued this press release:
The Chicago Cubs today will introduce Craig Counsell as the 56th manager in franchise history, having signed a five-year contract through the 2028 season. Terms of the deal were not disclosed
Counsell, 53, joins the Cubs following nine seasons (eight full campaigns) as the Milwaukee Brewers manager starting May 4, 2015. He led the team to three N.L. Central titles (2018, 2021, 2023) and five post-season appearances (2018-21, 2023) while amassing a 707-625 (.531) regular season managerial record. Counsell, this season a finalist for the N.