What Cubs learned about early season bullpen woes 2 months ago • Andy MartinezAfter early season struggles, the Cubs bullpen turned into a strength — how do they address those early woes in 2025 will be a key storyline.Keep Reading
Cubs pitching staff receives a jolt in season’s final stretch 3 months ago • Andy MartinezThe Cubs activated LHP Justin Steele and RHP Jorge López off the IL on Wednesday and optioned righty relievers Jack Neely and Daniel Palencia.Keep Reading
Reinforcements are on horizon for Cubs pitching staff, including ace Justin Steele 3 months ago • Andy MartinezJustin Steele will be activated off the IL on Wednesday and start for the Cubs, manager Craig Counsell announced on Tuesday afternoon.Keep Reading
How the Cubs have forged their bullpen throughout the course of the year 3 months ago • Andy MartinezAfter a slow start, the Cubs bullpen has molded into a solid unit and Jed Hoyer and the front office want to use that model moving forward.Keep Reading
The questions facing Cubs pitching staff in final weeks of 2024 season 3 months ago • Andy MartinezThe latest on injured Cubs pitchers Justin Steele and Jorge López sit as the season winds down and their availability down the stretch.Keep Reading
Cubs send Justin Steele to the IL in series of pitching moves 3 months ago • Andy MartinezThe Cubs placed pitchers Justin Steele and Jorge López on the 15-day IL and recalled righty pitchers Trey Wingenter and Jack Neely.Keep Reading
‘You don’t expect that’: Cubs fumble away prime opportunity to strengthen playoff hopes 3 months ago • Andy MartinezThe Cubs squandered a 3-run, 7th inning lead and snapped their 6-game winning streak in a 5-3 loss to the Pirates at Wrigley Field.Keep Reading
Three observations from Cubs’ strong August that has led to meaningful September 3 months ago • Andy MartinezThe Cubs wrapped up August by going 18-8 and have set themselves up to playing meaningful games in the final month of the season.Keep Reading
Cubs activate veteran reliever Shawn Armstrong, option hard-throwing young righty 3 months ago • Andy MartinezThe Cubs activated RHP Shawn Armstrong after claiming him off waivers from the Cardinals on Friday and optioned RHP Daniel Palencia to Iowa.Keep Reading
The Cubs precarious bullpen situation after wild 9th inning against Nationals 3 months ago • Andy MartinezCraig Counsell is dealing with a short Cubs bullpen — that’s why he had to try and piece together the final outs of Friday night’s win.Keep Reading