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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / April 16

Checking in on Ohio State baseball alums on MLB rosters

There are three Buckeyes currently on rosters, and a fourth who made a brief appearance. We’re nearly a month into the 2025 Major League Baseball season,

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7
Bullpen outlook for Cubs

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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 18

Cubs roster moves: Justin Steele, Jorge López activated; Jack Neely, Daniel Palencia optioned

The Cubs brought back two pitchers from the IL today. Justin Steele has had a 2024 season roughly comparable to his 2023 — except missing about seven or eight starts due to injuries, first with a leg injury suffered on Opening Day, then in late August an elbow issue.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

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?

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Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 27

Cubs Place Julian Merryweather on IL, Option Jack Neely, Recall Daniel Palencia & Keegan Thompson

You know the drill, just rolling with the media release for the sake of time. The only commentary I’ll add is that Daniel Palencia has looked really good at Iowa lately and his return to Chicago was overdue.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 27

Cubs roster move: Daniel Palencia recalled, Jack Neely optioned

The Cubs make another bullpen shuffle. One roster move posted, another one incoming! Jack Neely was acquired from the Yankees in the Mark Leiter Jr. trade.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / August 22

Jack Neely’s Debut Was a Bit of a Mess, But I Don’t Think Anyone is All That Discouraged

These things happen, and Neely will move on to the next one.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 22

Cub Tracks earns a split?

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Cubs lose, Neely has a bad debut, but they play again today. WELCOME

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 21
Hector Neris released by the Cubs, Jack Neely called up as replacement

Hector Neris released by the Cubs, Jack Neely called up as replacement

The Chicago Cubs have made the unexpected decision to terminate the contract of Dominican pitcher Hector Neris. This move has prompted a range of reactions from the team’s supporters.

Chicago Cubs News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 20
Chicago Cubs Giving Former Ohio State Buckeyes Star A Shot in Big Leagues

Chicago Cubs Giving Former Ohio State Buckeyes Star A Shot in Big Leagues

The Ohio State Buckeyes have turned out a few very good baseball players in recent years. Now, one of them is getting a shot in the big leagues with the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 20

Cubs Release Héctor Neris, Promote Recent Acquisition Jack Neely

So much for that player option for 2025 vesting with 60 appearances. As first reported by ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, the Cubs have released reliever Héctor Neris after he was designated for assignment and cleared waivers.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 20

Cubs roster moves: Hector Neris released, Jack Neely will be called up

Here’s a move you likely did not expect. eHector Neris has been a Cub many have loved to hate this year. No more: Neris appeared in 46 games for the Cubs and had 17 saves — but also five blown saves, several in spectacular fashion, the most recent Saturday against the Blue Jays, though the Cubs came back and won that game anyway.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 3

Minor League Wrap: Jack Neely impresses in his Cubs debut, but Iowa falls to St. Paul, 5-1

The Smokies continue to play well. South Bend splits a doubleheader. The Cubs acquired third baseman Kevin Padlo in a trade with the Kansas City Royals and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / August 1

More on the Cubs’ New Prospects: Jack Neely and Ben Cowles

Checking in on the two new prospects in the Cubs' system.

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