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The Milwaukee Brewers off-season has once again been relatively quiet, with no big free agent signings occurring. Freddy Peralta trade rumors are still amidst, but it appears as if Matt Arnold and company may be content rolling out the same players as a season ago, despite a massive hole offensively at shortstop.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7

Cubs claim Ryan Rolison off waivers from the White Sox

The Cubs have claimed left-hander Ryan Rolison off waivers from the White Sox, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. The Sox designated Rolison for assignment when they needed to open a 40-man roster spot for free agent signee Sean Newcomb.

Texas Rangers News / Cubs Insider / December 24

Jacob Webb Looks Like Interesting Project for Tommy Hottovy, Tyler Zombro

I said I was going to take a short break unless something important came up, which this is not. It is, however, something I found interesting enough to put a pin in for later.

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Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / December 24

Chicago Cubs Sign Veteran Right-Handed Reliever

The Chicago Cubs made a move to improve their bullpen Tuesday by signing veteran right-hander Jacob Webb. Webb, 32, is joining the Cubs on a one-year, $1.5M deal with performance incentives.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / December 24

2025 Transactions: Cubs Sign Jacob Webb, Non-Roster Invites for Pirates

Last December, the Cubs struck gold when the team signed Caleb Thielbar just before the calendar turned to 2025. Thielbar was a valuable left-hander for the Cubs last season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 23

Chicago Cubs sign career under-3.00 ERA free agent reliever to one-year deal

The Chicago Cubs came into the offseason promising to make waves with their pursuit of high-end talent. One could say that there definitely was a need to make a major move or two after their NLDS elimination showed clear and obvious roster holes that needed to be filled.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23

Cubs To Sign Jacob Webb

The Cubs are in agreement with right-hander Jacob Webb on a one-year deal that includes a club option for the 2027 season, according to a report from Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / November 6

2025 Season in Review: Jacob Webb

With the 2025 Texas Rangers season having come to an end, we shall be, over the course of the offseason, taking a look at every player who appeared in a major league game for the Texas Rangers in 2025.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / August 24

Catching up on transactions

The Rangers made some moves prior to the last three games, none of which we have written up, so we are doing that now. Prior to Thursday’s game against the Kansas City Royals, the Rangers activated reliever Jacob Webb from the injured list, and optioned pitcher Caleb Boushley to AAA Round Rock.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 21

How Will Rangers' Relief Pitching Improve Following Their Recent Roster Moves?

The Texas Rangers have had a really interesting stretch of baseball over the course of both the season and their last few weeks. Ultimately, they sit at 63-65, in third place among the American League West teams.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / August 21

Rangers activate reliever Jacob Webb from injured list

The Texas Rangers activated right-handed reliever Jacob Webb from the 15-day injured list on Thursday. Webb, 31, went on the IL on July 29 with back spasms and made three rehab appearances at Triple-A Round Rock.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21

Rangers news: Texas makes 2 roster moves before Royals clash

The Texas Rangers are set to face off against the Kansas City Royals, and they’ve made a few moves before the game. One of the first things they did was activate Jacob Webb from the 15-day Injured List.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 30

Rangers place RP Jacob Webb on IL, call up Luis Curvelo

The Texas Rangers placed right-handed reliever Jacob Webb (back spasms) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday, retroactive to July 29, and promoted right-handed reliever Luis Curvelo from Triple-A Round Rock.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Rangers lose World Series-winning pitcher to injury

Losing him for at least the next two weeks won’t help a Rangers team that is fighting for a playoff berth.

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Texas Rangers News / New Baseball Media / March 27

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Texas Rangers

The Rangers went into the 2024 season as defending World Series champions. However, it ended without a playoff birth, as injuries derailed both their rotation and lineup.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / December 17, 2024

Former Angels Pitcher Cut By AL West Rival

The Texas Rangers made room for former Los Angeles Angels reliever Jacob Webb by designating another former Halo for assignment. Webb needed a 40-man roster spot and the Rangers cut ties with right-hander Roansy Contreras before he ever appeared in a game with Texas.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / December 16, 2024

Former Angels Pitcher Signs With AL West Rival

The Texas Rangers have announced that they’ve reached an agreement with right-handed pitcher and former Los Angeles Angel Jacob Webb on a one-year contract for the 2025 season.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 12, 2024

Texas Rangers Add Another Bullpen Arm in Jacob Webb, But Backend Help Remains Club's Most Pressing Need

Say this for Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young: He competes with the same determination in the front office executive as he did on the pitching mound.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 11, 2024

Rangers add right-handed reliever Jacob Webb to roster

The Texas Rangers agreed to terms with right-handed relief pitcher Jacob Webb on a one-year contract on Wednesday. Webb, 31, became a free agent after last season, when he set career bests for innings pitched (56.2) and strikeouts (58) in his first full season with the Baltimore Orioles.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / November 29, 2024

Reliable Orioles Reliever Hits Free Agency

Jacob Webb, coming off an impressive two-year stint in Baltimore, is sure to make an impact for whichever team signs him. After being claimed off waivers by the Orioles in the late part of the 2023 season, Webb made an immediate impact.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 25, 2024

Chicago Cubs Urged To Pursue Reliever Who Was Non-Tendered by AL Contender

There isn't an area the Chicago Cubs can't improve this winter. After a disappointing showing in 2024, there's a lot of work the front office will have to do throughout the offseason.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 25, 2024

Former Baltimore Orioles Reliever Among Top New Free Agents on Market

The Baltimore Orioles need a lot of help on their pitching staff this offseason. That is why it was so surprising to see them move on from a relief pitcher who has been productive for them for the last season and a half.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 23, 2024

Baltimore Orioles Non-Tender Former World Series Champion at Deadline

The Baltimore Orioles opted not to tender a contract to one veteran player at Friday's deadline, as they opted to part ways with reliever Jacob Webb, who joined the franchise in 2023.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / May 16, 2024

From Orioles Waiver Claim To Potential All-Star

Sent to waivers in 2023, Jacob Webb seemed to be out of major league options. But then the Orioles claimed him, and he has since become a star. Webb was taken by the Braves in the 18th round of the 2014 MLB draft by the Atlanta Braves and spent the first 8 years of his professional career there.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6, 2024