How the Cubs have forged their bullpen throughout the course of the year 3 weeks 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 4 weeks 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
The Cubs precarious bullpen situation after wild 9th inning against Nationals 1 month 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
Cubs bolster bullpen depth with waiver claim from Cardinals 1 month ago • Andy MartinezThe Cubs are adding righty reliever Shawn Armstrong off waivers from St. Louis to their bullpen, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.Keep Reading
The Cubs’ plan to tackle the 9th inning following surprising roster move 2 months ago • Andy MartinezCraig Counsell and the Cubs shared their plan to fill the closer’s role after Héctor Neris cleared waivers and became a free agent.Keep Reading
‘We’re nasty out there’: Confidence is soaring in Cubs bullpen 2 months ago • Tony AndrackiThe Cubs bullpen had another huge effort Saturday afternoon, showcasing what has been the best unit in baseball for the last two months.Keep Reading
Cubs battle weird conditions, piece together another important win 2 months ago • Tony AndrackiFacing strange conditions with a pair of rain delays back-to-back, the Cubs pieced together an important victory over the Blue Jays Saturday.Keep Reading
How the Cubs bullpen developed into stabilizing force 2 months ago • Andy MartinezThe Cubs bullpen has been thriving over the last month and a half — and it’s given them lessons for the future in bullpen construction.Keep Reading
Why the Cubs decided to trade Mark Leiter Jr. at the deadline 2 months ago • Andy MartinezMark Leiter Jr. was a nice success story for the Cubs but the team ultimately decided the best move was to trade him away for young players.Keep Reading
Where the Cubs stand a week away from the trade deadline 2 months ago • Andy MartinezWith the trade deadline a week away, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer admitted the team will likely be looking at the future.Keep Reading