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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 31
Chicago Cubs news — Palencia, Holmes, Boyd, Hoyer, Mallee 
Oh, there’s no news today about Daniel Palencia. But he IS a relief pitcher. And so am I, in a sense. Today, I’m filling in on Cub Tracks for Jeff Brown, who’s away on vacation.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 20
Cubs catch a glimpse of vintage Daniel Palencia against Reds
Chicago Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia has had a rollercoaster season. Last year’s leader in saves dealt with oblique and elbow issues much of the first half and hadn’t looked at himself since returning.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 12
Chicago Cubs bullpen hopes: 4 long-shot fixes ahead of playoffs
The Chicago Cubs’ bullpen struggles have been well-documented, especially over the last batch of games where the relief corps seems to be in full-on collapse mode.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 11
Daniel Palencia’s fall from grace is seen in his last 60 pitches
The Chicago Cubs have navigated much of the 2026 season without Daniel Palencia, who led the team in saves a season ago. Oblique and elbow issues limited
25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 4
Chicago Cubs coach makes startling Daniel Palencia revelation
The Chicago Cubs need Daniel Palencia to be Daniel Palencia. They need the hard-throwing right-hander to be the same guy who was brought up from Iowa in mid-April last season and proceeded to earn his way into being the team’s full-time closer by the end of May.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 2
One fault that could prevent the Cubs from winning the World Series
There's one glaring fault holding the Cubs back, and it could derail their World Series hopes.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 2
Cubs Lose Top Wild Card Spot as Bullpen Implodes Again in Loss to Brewers
The Chicago Cubs have bullpen issues ... again. The Cubs (78-61) dropped the second game of their three-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers (86-53), despite leading 3-0 earlier in the game.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2
Cubs’ Daniel Palencia wants the ‘ball tomorrow’ after tough outing vs. Brewers
The Chicago Cubs were just four innings away from pulling within six games of the Milwaukee Brewers and adding some intrigue to the final two battles of this divisional series, but their biggest bugaboo in August popped up on Sept.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 26
Cubs Raise Big Questions About Bullpen, Daniel Palencia in Late-Game Collapse
The Cubs blew this one. The Chicago Cubs (76-57) led the Arizona Diamondbacks (70-63) 4-0 going into the 8th inning, but the Diamondbacks scored 5 runs in the final two frames and walked the game off with a Ryan Waldschmidt 2-run home run.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21
Daniel Palencia’s Ichiro Suzuki PS2 memory will make fans feel old
Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia recently shared a funny story about baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki—a tale that is sure to make longtime fans realize how much time has truly passed.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / August 20
Cubs to Activate Closer Daniel Palencia Ahead of Upcoming Series in Seattle
The Cubs will be receiving a valuable piece of bullpen help this week, with manager Craig Counsell saying closer Daniel Palencia will be activated Friday ahead of the team’s upcoming series against the Seattle Mariners.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20
Cubs To Activate Daniel Palencia
The Cubs will reinstate Daniel Palencia from the 60-day injured list before Friday’s series opener in Seattle, reports Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 19
Cubs Injuries: Daniel Palencia's Return, Ben Brown's Big Step? Hoby Milner Update, More
Ahead of the Chicago Cubs' series finale with the White Sox on Wednesday, Craig Counsell provided a long list of updates on the team's many injured players.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / August 19
Cubs Get an Update on Daniel Palencia's Return
The Chicago Cubs are set to get a major bullpen reinforcement back this week, with Daniel Palencia scheduled to return from the injured list Friday. Manager Craig Counsell announced that the right-hander will be activated from the 60-day injured list before the Cubs open their series against the Seattle Mariners.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 17
‘Unclear’ Daniel Palencia injury update will concern Cubs fans
Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia is dealing with an elbow injury. The Cubs have battled no shortage of injury concerns throughout the season. Before the game on Friday night against the Minnesota Twins, Cubs manager Craig Counsell provided multiple injury updates, including some news in reference to Palencia’s recovery.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16
Cubs Place Daniel Palencia On IL With Elbow Inflammation
The Cubs have placed closer Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. Right-hander Gavin Hollowell has been recalled to take his place on the roster.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 3
Cubs activate closer Daniel Palencia from IL
Prior to their Sunday afternoon home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago Cubs activated closer Daniel Palencia from the 15-day injured list.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 1
Chicago Cubs Get Some Very Good News on Daniel Palencia
In the hours leading up to the Chicago Cubs series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Craig Counsell shared some promising news. Closer Daniel Palencia has taken one step closer to a return.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29
Cubs’ Daniel Palencia gets intriguing update amid injury recovery
Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia is on the injured list with a lat strain. The Cubs are playing well despite batting multiple injury concerns. Palencia has been working hard to return, and it seems as if he could join the ball club soon.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 18
Cubs fill out bullpen after RHP Daniel Palencia moved to IL
The Chicago Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Corbin Martin on Saturday to fill out the bullpen after right-hander Daniel Palencia went on the injured list Friday.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 17
Cubs Place Daniel Palencia On IL With Oblique Strain
The Cubs announced that right-hander Daniel Palencia has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 14th, with a left oblique strain.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 18
Daniel Palencia's Incredible WBC Performance Proves the Cubs Made the Right Decision
If anyone was paying attention to the World Baseball Classic, they saw a pitching showcase in both the semis and the finals, but one pitcher in particular put on an absolute clinic — Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 17
Daniel Palencia Reveals Key to His Success, Shuts Down Italy to Advance to WBC Final
After defeating the reigning champions, Team Japan, in the World Baseball Classic semifinals on Saturday, Venezuela had an opportunity to reach its first WBC Title match in team history.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 15
Venezuela eliminates defending WBC champion Japan with stunning bullpen effort
There will be a new champion in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / September 17, 2025
How do the Cubs Absorb the Loss of Daniel Palencia?
Earlier in the season, the Chicago Cubs finally looked like they had found their next lockdown closer. Pre All-Star break, Daniel Palencia had been lights out.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 7, 2025
Cubs closer exits game against Nationals with shoulder injury
The Cubs may be looking at going into the postseason without their closer.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / June 13, 2025
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.
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