Chicago Cubs Bullpen Has Been MLB’s Best over the Last Month: ‘It’s a Pretty Resilient Group’

Chicago Cubs bullpen has been MLB’s best over the last month: ‘It’s a pretty resilient group’

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell isn’t about to start thinking he has all the answers. “The bullpen changes weekly, monthly, year-to-year, you never — I don’t think you ever say you have it figured out,” Counsell said Thursday as the Cubs returned to Wrigley Field for a 10-game homestand. Counsell came to Chicago a year ago with the reputation of being a bullpen whisperer. When the Brewers were rolling during his nine-year stint in Milwaukee,…

Cubs' Journey to World Series Fraught with Pitching Issues - Real News Now

In a significant development since 2016, the Cubs have managed to assemble a team of players skilled enough for a World Series run. Nevertheless, the beginning of the session revealed some formidable obstacles for the team. An item topping Jed Hoyer’s task list is finding a stand-in for Justin Steele, a significant player who was sidelined due to a season-ending elbow surgery in April, thereby creating a visible void in the rotation. Unfortunate…

Cubs' Bullpen Ignites Chaos For NL Central Amid Quiet Return Brewing

Since May 14, the Chicago Cubs bullpen has become the most dominant unit in Major League Baseball. Over their last 24 games, Cubs relievers have allowed just eight earned runs across 87.2 innings, posting a stunning league-best 0.82 ERA during that stretch.Despite a forgettable outing against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, the NL Central conversation has mostly been centered around Chicago. At 41-27, the Cubs sit atop the division with …

Ian Happ Continues Defensive Dominance in LF for Cubs

Ian Happ won his third straight Gold Glove award this offseason, becoming the first Chicago Cubs outfielder to ever accomplish the feat

Cubs’ Need to Upgrade Position Deemed ‘Most Urgent’ in MLB

The Chicago Cubs’ need to upgrade a position has been deemed the most urgent in MLB, according to Eno Sarris of The Athletic.

Can Daniel Palencia Hold Down the Closer's Role in Chicago?

What a year it has been for the Chicago Cubs. They have the second-best record in the NL, they’re leading the NL Central, and their major offseason addition, Kyle Tucker, is pacing for his best season to date. Without a doubt, the Cubs are one of the best teams in baseball. However, they do come with their flaws, or better yet, questions. Sure, the bench could use some help, and another lefty bat in the lineup couldn’t hurt, but what about the t…