Cubs Reportedly Among Teams 'Most Actively' Monitoring All-Star Closer

Cubs Reportedly Among Teams 'Most Actively' Monitoring All-Star Closer

A recent report has linked the Chicago Cubs as being one of the team's most actively monitoring former All-Star and current Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase.

Cubs Trade Deadline 'Blueprint' Includes Acquiring Pirates' All-Star

The Chicago Cubs are all over the trade market searching for upgrades. While they can shoot high for National League RBI leader Eugenio Suarez to occupy third base or convince the Padres to part ways with Dylan Cease, either way,…

3 Best Trade Destinations For Cleveland Guardians Star Closer Emmanuel Clase

Here are the three best fits for Emmanuel Clase, should the Cleveland Guardians entertain trade offers for the star closer.

Cubs Actively Monitor Guardians All-Star Closer in Bold Trade Pursuit

The Cubs are very much in the thick of the playoff chase-and they know it. But if they want to make a real push this summer, one area stands out as an opportunity for a serious upgrade: the bullpen. Heading into Wednesday’s action, Chicago’s bullpen had posted a 3.77 ERA-good for ninth-best in the majors. Respectable, sure. But if the Cubs want to do more than just sneak into October, they’ll need lockdown arms to shorten games come crunch time.…

Chicago Cubs set sights on game-changing closer ahead of deadline

The Chicago Cubs have their sights set on improving their bullpen and could target one of the game's elite closers.

9 Under-The-Radar Bullpen Trade Candidates

There'll be plenty of relievers who change teams between now and July 31. Most will be straightforward -- productive veterans with one or two seasons of remaining club control on non-contenders (e.g. David Bednar, Dennis Santana). With teams like the Dodgers and Phillies motivated to add an impact arm, someone like Jhoan Durán or Emmanuel Clase could go. Those names have all been kicked around the rumor mill for weeks. Each deadline season also …