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Another Cubs bullpen meltdown has manager Craig Counsell searching for answers

Cubs' bullpen collapse hands Brewers a walk‑off sweep and sparks a manager’s urgent search for solutions.

By · Published September 12, 2026  04:21 UTC · Updated September 12, 2026  17:20 UTC

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The Cubs' bullpen issues continued as they were swept by the Brewers, with Jacob Webb blowing another save in the 10th inning. Manager Craig Counsell expressed frustration with the bullpen's repeated meltdowns, but no clear solution was found.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Cubs' bullpen collapse hands Brewers a walk‑off sweep and sparks a manager’s urgent search for solutions.
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The Cubs surrendered a walk‑off home run in the 10th inning, giving the Brewers a walk‑off win and completing a three‑game sweep that clinched the Central division lead. The loss followed a cascade of bullpen failures: Kevin Gausman yielded three homers, and reliever Jacob Webb surrendered a decisive homer after blowing a save opportunity.

Chicago Sun‑Times and ESPN both detail the late‑inning collapse, while Cubbies Crib focuses on manager Craig Counsell’s repetitive remarks, leaving little insight into specific bullpen adjustments. Coverage does not explain whether the bullpen’s struggles stem from fatigue, role changes, or scouting.

What remains unknown is what personnel moves or strategy shifts Counsell will implement before the next series, and how the bullpen’s performance will affect the Cubs’ playoff positioning.

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What triggered the Cubs' recent loss to the Brewers?

A walk‑off home run in the 10th inning, after three homers allowed by Kevin Gausman and a blown save by Jacob Webb, gave the Brewers the sweep.

How has manager Craig Counsell responded to the bullpen issues?

Coverage notes that Counsell is repeatedly searching for answers and has made comments described as a broken record, though specific tactical changes have not been detailed.

What does the Brewers’ sweep mean for the NL Central standings?

The sweep cemented the Brewers’ control of the Central division, according to the Chicago Sun‑Times.

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