The Chicago Cubs advanced to the NLDS after defeating the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card, and Cubs manager Craig Counsell immediately set the tone for a rivalry matchup to move on to the NLCS vs. the Milwaukee Brewers . The series brings together two NL Central rivals on October’s biggest stage.

In a post by Marquee Sports Network’s official X (formerly known as Twitter), Counsell was shown addressing the matchup with calm confidence.

“It’s Cubs-Brewers. That’s gonna be as good as it gets.” Expand Tweet

Counsell managed the Brewers for nearly a decade before leaving for the Cubs in November 2023. He praised Milwaukee’s 97-win season while making it clear the Cubs are ready for the challenge. His message was respectful but competitive, shifting focus away from his past and

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