Cubs manager Craig Counsell’s frustration growing as losing streak hits 10
The Chicago Cubs are experiencing a significant losing streak, now at 10 games. Manager Craig Counsell has expressed frustration over the team's inconsistent performance, particularly in batting. Despite earlier successes this season, the Cubs are now struggling to maintain their position in the standings.
- ▪The Cubs lost 12-1 to the Pirates, marking their 10th consecutive defeat.
- ▪Manager Craig Counsell criticized the team's inability to perform in crucial moments, stating that players need to step up.
- ▪The Cubs have scored no more than three runs in eight of the last ten games.
- ▪They are currently tied for last place in their division despite earlier leading the NL Central.
- ▪The team is just one game out of the third Wild-Card spot.
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MLB Cubs manager Craig Counsell’s frustration growing as losing streak hits 10 By Ryan Giancola Published May 27, 2026, 12:11 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Wins for the Chicago Cubs are currently in hibernation. Tuesday’s 12-1 road loss to the Pirates marked the Cubs’ 10th straight setback, with both the pitching and offense struggling at PNC Park to send the streak to double digits. Manager Craig Counsell is fed up with the inconsistent batting his team has displayed in this stretch, with Chicago scoring no more than three runs in eight of the games. 3 Craig Counsell’s Cubs are headed in the wrong direction. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar “Somebody has got to step up and get a big hit in big spots,” Counsell said.
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