Clearly, the Cubs pitching infrastructure worked for Imanaga, and having Craig Counsell as his manager also helped ... and ...

The Chicago Cubs figured to enter this offseason aiming big. Despite poaching star manager Craig Counsell from the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago found themselves looking up at the Brew Crew yet again, ...

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There’s no question that Williams is an elite closer. On top of that, he’s obviously quite familiar and comfortable with Cubs ...