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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 25
Chicago Cubs manager confirms Ryan Pressly’s injury status, Javier Assad’s strain
The Chicago Cubs had a couple of troubling injury items pop up this week with their pitching staff. Javier Assad had been dealing with an oblique injury since training camp.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 24
Cubs Notes: Assad, Pressly, Morgan
The Cubs’ pitching staff has been hammered by injuries early in the season, which has served to undercut what’s been an outstanding offense. Justin Steele’s season is already over thanks to UCL surgery, and right-hander Javier Assad has yet to pitch in 2025 due to an oblique strain.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24
When will Cubs closer Ryan Pressly return from injury?
The Chicago Cubs earned a competitive two-game sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers with victories on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Cubs defeated the Dodgers 11-10 on Tuesday before earning a 7-6 win on Wednesday.
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?
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 19
Concerns at Closer Slowly Fading for Chicago Cubs As Veteran Settles Into Role
The Chicago Cubs are off to a phenomenal start to the 2025 season, currently holding an NL Central-leading 12-9 record entering Friday's action. Much of this success has been due to their new-look offense which has been among the MLB's best.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Cubs Trade Pitch Brings Flame Throwing Closer to Chicago
As the 2025 MLB season is underway, most teams are beginning to understand their most significant strengths and weaknesses. For the Chicago Cubs, their biggest weakness is undoubtedly their bullpen.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 6
Chicago Cubs: One change that could help preserve leads in tough stretches
The Chicago Cubs are riding high after ending the San Diego Padres’ run of being one of the only undefeated teams in baseball and have won the first series against them.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 28
Former Astros Prospect Goes Nuclear in Opening Day Matchup for a Conference Rival
The Houston Astros have made many trades in recent years, notably sending away Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly this offseason, but also many other smaller deals that likely are not remembered in most cases.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 23
Cubs Under-the-Radar Bullpen Addition Provides Much-Needed Upgrade
The Chicago Cubs’ 2025 regular season did not get off to the kind of start that they were hoping for in the Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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 4
Chicago Cubs closer sets bold World Series goal for 2025
The Chicago Cubs bullpen broke early and broke often in the first half of the 2024 season. And, despite a second-half turnaround with some new role players brought into the mix, one of the team’s major weak spots headed into the offseason was still the bullpen.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 2
Cubs Notes: Infield, Pressly, Little
The Cubs’ infield alignment figures to be in flux throughout both the Tokyo Series and perhaps even into the early days of the season stateside. As noted by ESPN’s Jesse Rogers earlier this week, second baseman Nico Hoerner will not be participating in the Tokyo Series with the Cubs as he recovers from offseason flexor tendon surgery.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 10
Chicago Cubs young reliever excited to work with team’s new closer
The Chicago Cubs front office has made sure to address the back end of the team’s bullpen entering the 2025 season. In 2024, the later innings were not consistently taken care of and that put a strain on the starting rotation that made it difficult for the team to win more games than they had the year prior.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 31
Chicago Cubs bring back former bullpen arm for 2025
The Chicago Cubs front office is shoring up the bullpen with a plethora of options before pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training on February 9.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / January 31
How Will Cubs Bullpen Take Shape With Ryan Pressly?
The Chicago Cubs had been looking for some veteran, backend bullpen help. They finally managed to add that with the acquisition of 36-year-old Ryan Pressly.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / January 30
Why Ryan Pressly Waived His No-Trade Clause to Join the Cubs
Whether or not to leave Houston for Chicago wasn’t a decision Ryan Pressly made lightly. He worked hard to carve out a long career. He worked hard to become an integral part of the Houston Astros‘ bullpen over the last 6 1/2 seasons.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / January 29
Chicago Cubs: Ryan Pressly’s role as closer may not be as secure as previously expected
The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros have made two significant trades this off-season, with outfielder Kyle Tucker and reliever Ryan Pressly both heading
MLB News / Field Level Media / January 28
Cubs acquire RHP Ryan Pressly from Astros
The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Pressly, who served as the Astros' closer for three of the past four seasons, waived his no-trade clause to allow the move to go through.
The 'MLB postseason save leaders' quiz
Getting the final three outs of a playoff game is one of the most intense experiences in professional sports. Can you name the players with the most saves in MLB playoff history in the Live-Ball Era?Did you like this quiz? Are there any quizzes you’d like to see us make in the future? Let us know your thoughts at quizzes@yardbarker.com, and make sure to subscribe to our Quiz of the Day Newsletter for daily quizzes sent right to your email!
MLB News / Just Baseball / January 26
Astros Get Under the Tax, Trade Ryan Pressly to the Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have acquired reliever Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros in exchange for 20-year-old pitching prospect Juan Bello. Pressly, who the Astros have aggressively shopped this offseason, will solidify the back-end of the bullpen for a team with playoff aspirations, having posted a 3.49 ERA over 56.2 innings last season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 27
Astros trade with Cubs sets up a potential domino effect
The Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs made a trade on Sunday that could have far-reaching ramifications.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / January 26
Reports: Cubs acquiring Astros closer Ryan Pressly
The Houston Astros are dealing right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, multiple media outlets reported Sunday. Pressly, who served as Houston's closer for three of the past four seasons, will waive his no-trade clause to allow the move to go through, and the Astros will pay some of his remaining salary, the reports said.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26
Cubs acquire two-time All-Star closer in trade with Astros
The Chicago Cubs have made a big addition to their bullpen.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / January 24
Tentative Ryan Pressly trade to the Chicago Cubs in place
A Ryan Pressly trade is looking more imminent as the Houston Astros reportedly have a tentative deal in place with the Chicago Cubs. The hold up now revolves around Pressly’s full no-trade rights. There also is competition from another mid-west team.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 24
Report: Astros ask two-time All-Star to approve trade to Cubs or Tigers
He has full no-trade protection, and the ball is firmly in his court.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8
Astros reportedly 'extensively' shopping right-hander
That’s not the first indication this winter that he could be available, but it’s nonetheless notable that the club has seeming begun shopping him to rival clubs on the trade market.
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