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The Chicago Cubs have been ravaged by pitching injuries this season both to the bullpen and the starting rotation, losing numerous guys for undisclosed periods and others for at least the rest of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 15

Chicago Cubs Suffer Yet Another Season-Ending Pitching Injury

Just when you think the Chicago Cubs' injury woes can't get any worse, they do. Cubs right-hander Porter Hodge was announced to be undergoing Tommy John surgery, according to Taylor McGregor of the Marquee Sports Network.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Porter Hodge To Undergo UCL Surgery

Cubs right-hander Porter Hodge will undergo surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, reports Taylor McGregor of the Marquee Sports Network.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / March 8

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Diaz, Herrera, Hodge

Injuries are beginning to pile up for several teams. The Rays are down another bat in the interim, while the Cubs confirmed that two pitchers won’t be available for the start of the 2026 season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 8

Cubs Right-Hander Lands on IL Due to Right Flexor Strain

Spring Training, at its core, is an opportunity. Players and prospects need to show their franchise why they deserve a spot on the 40-man roster come Opening Day.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 8

Porter Hodge, Jordan Wicks likely to begin season on Cubs' IL

Right-hander Porter Hodge and left-hander Jordan Wicks are each dealing with arm problems and will probably start the season on the 15-day injured list, Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian).

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 8

Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy explains Porter Hodge’s command struggles

Chicago Cubs pitcher Porter Hodge is one player with plenty of upside, but injuries along with inconsistent command have created trouble for the right-hander.

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The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 28

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Cabrera, Hodge, Swanson

No TV, no radio. Absolute BS. Baseball teams can afford to take the loss in order to promote the game. But they won’t. And it isn’t going to get better.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 23

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Porter Hodge

Today we look at the Cubs’ one-time closer, who is trying to re-establish himself. Salt Lake City native Porter Dene Hodge, one-time Cubs closer, has lost his confidence and the strike zone.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Porter Hodge Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs RP | ChiCitySports

#37 RP Chicago Cubs Relief Pitcher Active 2025 Season Stats 2 SV 6.27 ERA 40 K 1.58 WHIP ChiCitySports › Chicago Cubs › Porter Hodge Porter Hodge is a relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, wearing number 37.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 21

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Bregman, Hodge, Suzuki, Taillon, PCA

PCA has snazzy new digs. Life goes on. The players are in the best shape of their lives and will get back after it today against the Rangers. This game is on Marquee/MLB.TV, 1:05 pm local time.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 30

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Harvey, Hodge

At the rate we’re going, we’ll be down to one or two articles next issue. I doubt that’d be unusual — but I’ll have to put in a full day to find them. The click-baitery and hired bushwah have gotten SO bad.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 23, 2025

Velocity Uptick Has Cubs Veteran Relief Pitcher Primed To Be October Weapon

Coming into the 2025 MLB season, the Chicago Cubs thought they had the backend of their bullpen figured out with the addition of Ryan Pressly, joining 2024 breakout performer Porter Hodge.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 20, 2025

Cubs roster move: Jordan Wicks recalled, Porter Hodge optioned

Porter Hodge, who has had several bad outings recently including Friday night’s disaster, was optioned to Triple-A Iowa Saturday and left-hander Jordan Wicks was recalled.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / July 15, 2025

Struggling Chicago Cubs Reliever Ends Up Back On IL

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, 2025

Struggling Chicago Cubs Reliever Ends Up Back on IL

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 10, 2025

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 9, 2025

Cubs Place Porter Hodge Back on Injured List With New Shoulder Ailment

The Chicago Cubs have had an exceptional 2025 season so far, and despite a few key injuries throughout the roster, they have managed to put themselves in an exceptional position heading into the rapidly approaching All-Star break.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24, 2025

Cubs option veteran pitcher amid up-and-down season

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

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 21, 2025

Cubs Star Reliever Has Brutal Showing in Triple-A Rehab Appearance

The Chicago Cubs have performed much better as a bullpen over the last month or two, however it appears they are still going to be a ways away from getting one of their best arms back from the injured list.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 9, 2025

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.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 31, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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 / On Tap Sports Net / May 20, 2025