Cubs Winning Streak Attributed to Taylor Swift Candle

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has attributed the team's recent winning streak to a quirky pregame ritual involving a Taylor Swift-themed candle. Counsell, who signed a $40 million deal to become the highest-paid manager in MLB, shared that lighting the candle in his office with clubhouse manager Danny Miller has coincided with the Cubs winning five out of their last six games. This lighthearted tradition has been embraced by Cubs fans, many of whom are also Swifties. Counsell, who led the Cubs to a 14-10 win completing a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates, jokingly credits Swift for the team's success. Despite his humorous attribution, Counsell’s effective leadership has also played a significant role in reviving the Cubs' playoff hopes.