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As the start of the regular season continues, here’s a look at how some former Toronto Blue Jays players have been doing thus far in spring training. Nate Pearson Once the top prospect in the Jays’ system, Pearson was plagued by injuries and inconsistency on the mound before being traded to the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline last season.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7

Bullpen outlook for Cubs

There are plenty of candidates for the remaining spots, the bulk of whom are on the 40-man roster already.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 2

Chicago Cubs under-the-radar reliever named possible breakout star ahead of 2025 season

The Chicago Cubs bullpen was feast or famine last season. In the first half of the 2024 campaign, the Cubs relief corps suffered through a full-on collapse with key bullpen pieces Adbert Alzolay and Hector Neris failing and 2023 relief asset Julian Merryweather falling to injury.

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The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 27

Flamethrowing Chicago Cubs Reliever Named Top Breakout Candidate

The Chicago Cubs have made a handful of changes to their bullpen this offseason, but their biggest breakout star could be a flamethrower they traded for last year.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / February 12

Spring Training Miscellany: Brown, Swanson, Imanaga, Pearson, Poteet, More

A few health notes today from Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, with two days to go before the full crew officially reports for Spring Training: As

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / January 23

Nate Pearson Expected to Stretch Out as a Starter in Spring Training “To An Extent”

I have been wondering for a couple months now whether the Chicago Cubs would stretch out reliever Nate Pearson in Spring Training, even if only as a back-up plan for the rotation, and it looks like we’ve got our answer.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / January 9

Cubs Settle with Justin Steele, Nate Pearson to Avoid Arbitration

The Chicago Cubs have gone dormant after making their big offseason splash, acquiring Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros. However, Thursday provided some action on the north side as the Cubs settled on contracts with a pair of pitchers, avoiding arbitration. Thursday was MLB's deadline for teams and players to exchange arbitration figures.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 9

Chicago Cubs Avoid Arbitration With Flame-Throwing Reliever Ahead of Deadline

The Chicago Cubs made moves during the 2024 trade deadline to improve their roster heading into the 2025 season. Among the moves they made included a trade for Nate Pearson, a right-handed reliever.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / December 31

Is a Nate Pearson Conversion the Cubs’ Backup Plan for a Starting Pitching Addition?

Back in mid-November, I wrote about the possibility of the Chicago Cubs converting Nate Pearson back into a starting pitcher, a la much of the rage with former top prospect starting pitchers who found success in the big leagues only after moving to the bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 15

Chicago Cubs Deadline Acquisition Floated To Have Possible Role Change Next Year

The Chicago Cubs are searching for starting pitching this offseason. While there hasn't been a whole lot of information revealed regarding how exactly they plan on going about that, it's now clear this is at the top of their priority board.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / November 14

Is Nate Pearson a Good Starting Rotation Conversion Project for the Chicago Cubs?

Tentatively, I loved what we saw from Nate Pearson after the Cubs picked him up at midseason from the Blue Jays. The former top prospect, who’d struggled to find his footing (and health) in the big leagues, sometimes starting, sometimes relieving, and generally always battling home run issues, was kind of dominant after the trade.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

MLB strikeout props for Sept. 23: The Bryce is right

Coming off a 2-1 mark in strikeout props on Friday, we're looking to keep the momentum rolling into the new week. Let's keep stacking winners with our three favorite K bets for Monday's tiny MLB slate.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / September 23

Phillies vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 23

The Chicago Cubs (80-76) kick off a three-game series on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies (92-64). The matchup begins at 6:40 p.m. ET at Citizens Bank Park.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 5

A look at Cubs no-hitters through history

The Cubs threw their second-ever combined no-no Wednesday. Here are all the other Cubs no-hitters. The combined no-hitter Wednesday evening by Shōta Imanaga, Nate Pearson and Porter Hodge against the Pirates is the 18th in Cubs franchise history.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / September 5

MLB Notebook: Nate Pearson throws inning in combined no-hitter, Matt Chapman inks extension with Giants

We’ve got ourselves a Former Blue Jay edition of the MLB Notebook with a pair of familiar names making news in the National League. The Chicago Cubs threw a combined no-hitter on Wednesday in a 12-0 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / September 5

Cubs' Pitchers Combine for 18th Franchise No-Hitter Against Pirates

In an electrifying display of pitching prowess at Wrigley Field, Shota Imanaga, Nate Pearson, and Porter Hodge combined forces to deliver the Chicago Cubs' 18th franchise no-hitter, blanking the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0 on a memorable Wednesday night.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 4

Cubs 12, Pirates 0: Shōta Imanaga, Nate Pearson and Porter Hodge combine on a no-hitter

It’s the first no-hitter thrown by the Cubs at Wrigley Field in over half a century. You know, the Cubs might not make the postseason this year — and despite

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28

Cubs eyeing playoff push in 2025 with recent moves

What the Cubs are doing flies in the face of conventional wisdom. Most teams would be selling their impending free agents and looking to add prospects as they build for the future. Instead, the Cubs are charting their own course as a buyer at the deadline.

Three potential landing spots for Giants ace Blake Snell

Rays' fire sale is bad look for franchise

Toronto Blue Jays trade Nate Pearson to the Chicago Cubs

Which players have the most hits in MLB postseason history?

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 27

Toronto Blue Jays trade Nate Pearson to the Chicago Cubs

The Nate Pearson Era in Toronto is over. Once a highly touted prospect in the organization, the Blue Jays have traded him to the Chicago Cubs, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers and Jeff Passan reported Saturday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27

Cubs pull off trade for inconsistent pitcher with potential

Cubs pull off trade for inconsistent pitcher who has a ton of potential

The righty turns 28 next month, so there’s still a lot of time for a second act to his career as either a reliever or starter.

Astros among teams interested in trading for impressive Cubs pitcher

Mariners pull off another big trade, this time for a top reliever

Timing of Blue Jays pitcher's ugly slump couldn't be worse

Which MLB pitchers have thrown more than one no-hitter?

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Blue Jays reliever interested in future starting role

Now that he’s stayed healthy for close to two years and is having some decent results, perhaps a move back to a starting role is on the table.

Blue Jays place four-time Gold Glove winner on waivers

Blue Jays reportedly open to trading 'rentals'

Report reveals why Blue Jays are reluctant to trade pair of star players

Which MLB pitchers have thrown more than one no-hitter?

The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 6

The future of Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson – starter or reliever?

THIS ARTICLE IS PRESENTED BY bet365 In a recent At The Letters podcast hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling, the two mentioned how the Toronto Blue Jays are internally discussing the possibility of moving former top prospect pitcher Nate Pearson back to the rotation next season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 22, 2024

A Look at Nate Pearson and what he needs to do in order to have success at the Major League level

When Chad Green was placed on the Injured List over the weekend, Nate Pearson was called back up from the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons to join the team. The

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 27, 2024

Nate Pearson has reportedly made the Blue Jays Opening Day roster

The final bullpen spot appears to have been finalized. On Wednesday afternoon, The Athletic’s Kaitlyn McGrath reported that both Nate Pearson and Wes Parsons have lockers at Tropicana Field, noting that it’s a “strong suggestion” that they’ll make the Opening Day roster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / March 16, 2021