Cubs manager Craig Counsell emphasized the “fine line” with closers — one pitch out of 15 can totally skew an appearance. Things are especially magnified at the beginning of the season. Ultimately, ...

Chicago's bullpen allowed eight earned runs in 2.2 innings against the San Diego Padres in the 10-4 loss on Monday. Righty ...

Houston Astros pitcher Forrest Whitley began the season on the 15-day IL recovering from a left knee bone bruise incurred in ...

The Chicago Cubs had some serious question marks at the back end of their bullpen early on in the season, but this veteran ...

Back in Houston for the first time since 2023, Padres catcher Martín Maldonado expected his reunion with his ex-Astros squad ...

Carson Kelly hit two homers, Kyle Tucker, Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki also went deep, and the host Chicago Cubs blew a six-run ...

It’s pretty rare to be a part of history. But to do it twice? Now that’s straight out of a movie. Saturday’s game between ...

The Astros announced earlier today that they’ve activated right-hander Forrest Whitley from the injured list. Righty Nick ...

Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves and middle relievers on the rise in the latest closer report.

Nico Hoerner tripled in the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning on Tuesday and the visiting Chicago Cubs handed the ...