Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell perplexed by rainout and irked by ‘terrible rule’
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is voicing public frustration over a rule following a weather-related postponement of a game against the New York Mets.
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The brief
The matchup was set to feature pitchers McLean and Assad. Coverage from ESPN and the Chicago Tribune highlights Craig Counsell's critical remarks regarding the decision-making process.
Future updates will likely clarify the specific rule cited by Counsell and the impact of the postponement on the teams' schedules.
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Quick answers
Why was the Cubs vs. Mets game canceled?
The game was postponed due to rain.
What is Craig Counsell's position on the postponement?
Counsell expressed that he was perplexed by the decision and characterized the rule governing the situation as a 'terrible' or 'bad' rule.
Who were the starting pitchers scheduled for the game?
McLean and Assad were the scheduled pitchers for the matchup.
Coverage (4)
- Mets vs Cubs Game 1, 6/24/26: McLean vs Assad Amazin' Avenue · 7h ago
- Game Chat: Cubs vs Mets, 1:10 PM Metsmerized Online · 7h ago
- Cubs' Craig Counsell perplexed by rainout, irked by 'bad rule' ESPN · 7h ago
- Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell perplexed by rainout and irked by ‘terrible rule’ Chicago Tribune · 7h ago
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