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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 22
San Francisco Giants Get Innings-Eating Veteran in Recent MLB Re-Draft
Back in 2010, the San Francisco Giants selected a near-consensus all-American out of Cal State-Fullerton named Gary Brown. The No. 24 overall pick didn’t pan out.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 19
Ex-Cubs $19 Million World Series Champ Surprisingly Named As Royals Free-Agent Target
What minor moves could the Kansas City Royals make now that have the potential to become major developments in their 2025 season? It's easy to single out the Royals' struggling offense, apart from sensational shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / November 15
Southpaw Reliever And Workhorse Free Agent Profile
Drew Smyly was a veteran southpaw reliever and a bullpen workhorse for the Chicago Cubs in 2024. The 35-year-old led the Cubs bullpen in both appearances and innings pitched.
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / November 3
Chicago Cubs Decline Option on Drew Smyly
After the news of Cody Bellinger exercising his player option, the Chicago Cubs made the decision to decline their end of Drew Smyly's $10 million option for the 2025 season.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / November 2
Cubs Decline Left-Hander’s Player Option
The Chicago Cubs have announced they will not pick up left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly’s player option for the 2025 season. Smyly, who signed a two-year contract with the Cubs prior to the 2023 season, was expected to be a steady part of the rotation and bullpen.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 2
Chicago Cubs Decline Option on Veteran Left-Handed Pitcher
So far to begin the MLB offseason, the Chicago Cubs have had two bigger moves made. Cody Bellinger opted to stick around and opt into his $27.5 million deal for the 2025 MLB season.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2
Cubs decline option on World Series-winning pitcher
He should find another big league deal in free agency.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 27
Chicago Cubs Face Calls to Move Forward Without Veteran Pitcher
Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs front office are expected to be very busy this offseason. As the team looks to work its way back into World Series contention, quite a few moves could end up being made.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 18
Why Chicago Cubs Should Not Entertain Bringing Back Veteran Reliever
The Chicago Cubs were flat-out not good enough in 2024 as has been the case now for four seasons in a row, all ending in missed playoff appearances. As
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / September 10
The Cubs’ Hitters Have Wasted a Great Season From Their Pitchers
The Chicago Cubs sit four games over .500 with 18 left to play, but their relative success this season is no thanks to their hitting. The Cubs’ bats have seriously wasted a great season from their pitching staff in 2024, despite the team’s recent success.
MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / August 31
Cubs Claim Reliever Off Waivers from Cardinals
With the Chicago Cubs on a hot streak, an already dominant bullpen is receiving reinforcements. After placing Drew Smyly on waivers earlier in the week, the team made a surprise addition via the waiver wire by claiming Shawn Armstrong from the St.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 29
Looks Like Drew Smyly’s Staying with Cubs After All 
Drew Smyly was placed on irrevocable waivers two days ago, which confused a lot of folks who were prematurely celebrating his departure. The lefty was not designated for assignment, so he remained with the team during the waiver process and pitched in Wednesday’s win.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / August 28
Cubs Next Moves Could Spell End for These Players
With Drew Smyly and David Bote‘s recent departures marking the latest change in the team composition, the Chicago Cubs find themselves at a critical point.
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 28
Red Sox Could Target Red-Hot Cubs Reliever To Add Needed Bullpen Boost
The Boston Red Sox have a chance to add another important piece to the bullpen. Boston is right in the mix for an American League Wild Card spot but it will need to make up some ground over the next few weeks.
MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 27
Cubs Shockingly Place Hurler On Waivers, Brewers Should Pursue For Postseason Depth
The Milwaukee Brewers are beginning to gear up for the postseason, and the Chicago Cubs may have given the Brew Crew a weapon for October baseball. The Brewers already have a top-three bullpen in all of Major League Baseball with a combined 3.34 ERA.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 27
Cardinals Could Bolster Bullpen With Intriguing Southpaw Recently Made Available
The St. Louis Cardinals don't have much time left to erase a six-game deficit in the National League Wild Card race but the club isn't backing down just yet.
MLB News / New York Mets on SI / August 27
Lefty Reliever Put on Waivers in Surprise Move; Should Mets go After Him?
The Chicago Cubs reportedly placed veteran left-handed relief pitcher Drew Smyly on waivers Monday, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. Smyly was not designated for assignment.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 27
Yankees Could Upgrade Bullpen After Reliever Surprisingly Put on Waivers
The New York Yankees could solve a major need in their bullpen after this veteran reliever was put on waivers in a surprise move. As MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported on Monday night, the Chicago Cubs have made lefty Drew Smyly available on the waiver wire.
MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 27
Philadelphia Phillies Should Aquire Pitcher Chicago Cubs Placed on Outright Waivers
After addressing their bullpen during the trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies could also consider adding players who get released before the postseason.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26
Ex-World Series champion pitcher gets placed on waivers by Cubs
With just over a month to go before the start of the playoffs, a former World Series champion arm is up for the taking.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 25, 2024
Cubs Injury Update: Drew Smyly Activated Ahead of Saturday's Game
The Chicago Cubs are welcoming back Drew Smyly to their bullpen as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran pitcher has been out of action with a hip issue since April.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 19, 2023
MLB best bets: Wiesguy's 2 Picks and a Prop for 6/19
Last week was far from a banner week. But Yardbarker's Matt Wiesenfeld is a gamer, and he's back with his two picks and a prop for Monday's MLB slate.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / April 28, 2023
The three pitchers who are fueling the Cubs' excellent rotation
Drew Smyly's near-perfect outing served as a reminder of Chicago's pitching talent and the starters' dramatic improvement from last season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 22, 2023
The worst ways MLB pitchers have lost perfect games
Drew Smyly lost his bid for a perfect game on Friday in amazing fashion when he and catcher Yan Gomes hilariously collided with each other. Who else has lost a perfect game in a ridiculous way?
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / April 21, 2023
Cubs' manager finds way to joke about Drew Smyly's botched perfect-game bid
Chicago Cubs veteran starter Drew Smyly saw his perfect game hopes crumble on Friday in a bizarre, heartbreaking fashion when he collided with catcher
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