Porter Hodge: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Porter Hodge is heading back to the injured list for the second time this season. After missing time earlier this season with an oblique strain, Hodge struggled in his return and is heading back to the shelf with a right shoulder impingement.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / July 11

Struggling Chicago Cubs Reliever Ends Up Back on IL

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Cubs Pitching Depth Suffers as Young Reliever Goes Back on IL

According to Craig Counsell, the Chicago Cubs announced Wednesday that reliever Porter Hodge would be placed on the injured list with a shoulder injury.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

29 active players knocked in 100 or more runs in a season more than once. How many of the 29 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Splash Hit all-time leaders' quiz

The 'MLB active playoff home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB ballpark names' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Report: Porter Hodge Placed on IL; Ethan Roberts Recalled

As of July 9th, Porter Hodge has been placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder impingement. In response to this, Ethan Roberts is being recalled from Triple-A Iowa.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Chicago Cubs have ‘eyes’ on Boston Red Sox pitcher: Report

The Chicago Cubs lost another pitcher to injury this week, as Craig Counsell revealed on Wednesday that the team is placing relief pitcher Porter Hodge on the injured list for a shoulder issue following a contest where he gave up six earned runs to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9

Cubs make pitcher injury decision after disastrous 6-run outing

The Chicago Cubs have been rolling through the regular season thanks in large part to a high-powered offensive attack. But one of last season’s breakout relievers has hit a bump in the road.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Chicago Cubs make roster move on pitcher after giving up 6 earned runs

The Chicago Cubs made a roster move on Wednesday following an 8-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday in front of 30,384 fans at Target Field. The Cubs’ bullpen and lack of hitting ended the four-game winning streak the team enjoyed before Tuesday night.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / June 24

Cubs Option Ben Brown to Triple-A, Activate Porter Hodge

After many rough starts for the Chicago Cubs, Ben Brown has finally been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. In a corresponding move, right-hander Porter Hodge was reinstated from the injured list.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Cubs option veteran pitcher amid up-and-down season

Reliever Porter Hodge was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move.

The best MLB players to never make an All-Star Game

The '2024 MLB rookie home run leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 13

Cubs Deliver Another Positive Injury Update on Missing Star Pitchers

The Chicago Cubs have had to weather the storm of injuries this year to a pitching staff that was already fairly thin even when healthy. After a season-ending injury to Justin Steele and a significant issue to Shota Imanaga's hamstring, the starting rotation has been exposed a bit over the last six weeks or so since Imanaga has hit the shelf.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 9

Chicago Cubs manager provides update on key pitcher’s injury

The Chicago Cubs are awaiting the return of a couple of key pitchers injured during May. Shota Imanaga suffered a hamstring injury on May 4. Porter Hodge was placed on the injured list on May 18 with an oblique injury, but suffered a further setback with a hip impingement issue.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'MLB mascot names' quiz

The 'NBA Summer League MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 7

Regression of Talented Relief Pitcher Has Desperately Hurt Cubs Bullpen This Season

It has been a fantastic start to the season for the Chicago Cubs, but the team isn't perfect despite having one of the best records in baseball. Coming into the year, expectations were much higher than they have been in recent years for the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 3

Cubs Injury Update On Star Reliever Less Than Ideal as Bullpen Comes Together

The Chicago Cubs are a team continuing to prove week after week that they are capable of huge things this season, though like anyone else there are still weaknesses.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 31

Cubs’ Craig Counsell provides key injury update on Porter Hodge

The Chicago Cubs are navigating a challenging period with several key pitchers sidelined due to injuries. Among them is reliever Porter Hodge, who has been on the 15-day injured list since May 20 with a left oblique strain.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Cubs Receive Promising News on Injured 2.89 ERA Reliever

The Chicago Cubs' bullpen has not performed well this season, and it recently lost one of its top arms to the injured list. Chicago placed right-handed relief pitcher Porter Hodge on the 15-day IL on Tuesday with a sore left oblique muscle.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 20

Chicago Cubs call up 5.40 ERA pitcher to replace Porter Hodge

On Tuesday morning, Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer hinted that the team would make a minor transaction on Tuesday for the bullpen, as Porter Hodge is headed to the 15-day injured list with an oblique issue.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / May 20

Oblique Injury Nabs Another Chicago Cubs Player

The Chicago Cubs are sending their third player to the injured list due to an oblique injury. The team announced that Porter Hodge is heading to the 15-day IL with a left oblique injury, making him the third Chicago Cub to be sidelined in 2025 with an oblique injury.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 20

Chicago Cubs president gives timeline for upcoming pitcher trade amid injuries

The Chicago Cubs were unable to turn to Porter Hodge to close out Monday night’s game against the Miami Marlins due to an oblique injury. Right-handed relief pitcher Daniel Palencia wound up surrendering two runs as the Marlins won the first game of their series 8-7 in front of 9,935 fans at LoanDepot Park.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 20

Cubs Manager Drops Health Updates on Shota Imanaga, Porter Hodge

The Chicago Cubs are off to a high-quality start in 2025, putting up a 28-20 record and sitting atop the National League Central. This has been fueled by a mix of talent and strong depth, which has been tested in the early month and a half of the season, with injuries beginning to pile up for the club.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 20