“I feel like last year [manager Craig Counsell and I] could have had better communication,” Suzuki said through interpreter ...

"Sometimes, the language barrier makes you lazy, unfortunately," Counsell said. "That’s on me. I got to get way better at that. And will." ...

Notes: Counsell announced the starting pitcher for the Cubs' Cactus League opener Thursday against the Dodgers.

Cubs staff, fans, and members of the press watch Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga throw in a live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 12-4 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz.

Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki and manager Craig Counsell are working on their communication during spring training ...

(AP) — Seiya Suzuki is working on his communication with Craig Counsell ... Suzuki signed an $85 million, five-year contract with the Cubs in March 2022. Counsell said the DH role is not ...

Seiya Suzuki is working on his communication with Craig Counsell ... Suzuki signed an $85 million, five-year contract with the Cubs in March 2022. Counsell said the DH role is not part of their ...

Seiya Suzuki is working on his communication with Craig Counsell ... had some conversations about a possible trade. Suzuki ...