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Jacob Webb’s Water Needs to Find Level Before Cubs Drown

If the Cubs had the benefit of an even moderately reliable bullpen, Jacob Webb might have to be worried about finding a red tag in his locker soon. As it is, Craig Counsell has little option but to keep running his would-be closer out there in the hopes that he can rediscover what made him the team’s best reliever for most of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 13

Chicago Cubs bullpen strikes back with noteworthy scoreless inning streak

The Chicago Cubs are making their way to the postseason, but getting there hasn’t been as simple as previously expected. The team is now one game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies in the pursuit of the top National League Wild Card spot.

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.

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Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 11

Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Odds Still Holding Steady at 96.6% Despite Skid

Losing four straight may have caused the sky to fall, but the same can’t be said for the Cubs’ postseason odds. While they have taken a slight dip from hovering around 99% for more than a month, sitting just shy of 97% puts them in a more comfortable spot than most observers would otherwise assume.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 9

Chicago Cubs closer makes history with unbearably awful stat

What can one say about the general awfulness of the Chicago Cubs bullpen that hasn’t already been said? On Tuesday, the Cubs once again snatched defeat from the jaws of victory when—once again—the bullpen failed to keep a late-inning lead.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Cubs Pitcher Makes Personal Admission After Second Straight Loss to Brewers

Jacob Webb did not try to hide from another painful collapse Tuesday night. The Chicago Cubs closer took responsibility after the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 4-3 walk-off victory, admitting he is tired of putting his team in difficult positions during a troubling stretch for the bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 9

Chicago Cubs pitcher calls his performance ‘piss poor’ after loss

The pitching woes for the Chicago Cubs struck again on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. Chicago held a lead in a game against the Brewers for the fourth time in the last six meetings between the two teams spanning over 10 days, and they once blew the lead and lost the game.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 9

Brewers 4, Cubs 3: The Jacob Webb diaster, part 3

This one hurt. The Cubs were one strike away from a stirring, ninth-inning rally win over the rival Brewers. Then: Single, two-run homer smashed halfway to the moon off Jacob Webb, and eventually a 10-inning loss, 4-3 to Milwaukee.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 9

Cubs Bullpen Concerns Reach Boiling Point in Walk-Off Loss to Brewers

Jacob Webb was one out away from closing a 3-1 win for the Chicago Cubs. One changeup later, the game was tied. The Cubs (81-65) dropped another one to the Milwaukee Brewers (90-56) in a 4-3 extra-inning loss.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 3

Cubs Injuries: Bad News on Ben Brown, Better News on Jacob Webb, Dansby Swanson

Well, there it is. In what was feared but perhaps expected, the Chicago Cubs announced Thursday that right-handed pitcher Ben Brown will miss the rest of the season while dealing with a neck injury.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 3

Chicago Cubs staring down harsh reality after Jacob Webb injury

The Chicago Cubs just can’t seem to catch a break this season and Wednesday’s 9-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers was an especially tough one to deal with.

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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.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 26

The Chicago Cubs’ Webb of late-inning concern grows after brutal loss

The Chicago Cubs took a real gut punch on Tuesday at Chase Field when the Arizona Diamondbacks came back from a 0-4 deficit coming into the eighth inning to walk-off the game in the bottom of the ninth and end the evening on top 5-to-4.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 23

Chicago Cubs bullpen is in a happy place, despite Saturday’s collapse

The Chicago Cubs gave the ball to the team’s de facto closer Jacob Webb in the ninth inning Saturday night at T-Mobile Park in Seattle and for the first time in a long time, Webb didn’t come through.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 14

How Chicago Cubs coaching brought life to two veteran arms

The Chicago Cubs pitching staff has been besieged with injury and misfortune all throughout the season. But it’s a testament to the true grit of the team and to the coaching staff behind them that we’re not telling a tale of disaster and “what ‘til next year” right now.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 17

Jacob Webb Could Be the Cubs’ Biggest Bullpen Surprise This Season

The Chicago Cubs enter the season with a roster that has been completely overhauled from last season, following an active offseason that includes the addition

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 23

Chicago Cubs Add Veteran Right-Handed Reliever To Bullpen

The Chicago Cubs continued to give their bullpen a makeover this offseason, signing free-agent right-hander Jacob Webb to a one-year contract on Tuesday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 23

Report: Cubs reach deal with reliever Jacob Webb

The Chicago Cubs are in agreement with reliever Jacob Webb on a one-year deal, The Athletic reported Tuesday. The deal with the 32-year-old right-hander includes a club option for 2026.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / August 21, 2025

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.

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.