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The Chicago Cubs are one of the hottest teams in baseball having won four of their last five games and seven of their last eight series against an absolutely brutal schedule.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 23

Chicago Cubs pitcher had sudden procedure done on knee

The Chicago Cubs appeared to make a surprising move on Wednesday night when they turned to Porter Hodge to close out their contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7

Bullpen outlook for Cubs

There are plenty of candidates for the remaining spots, the bulk of whom are on the 40-man roster already.

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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 / ChiCitySports / February 12

Chicago Cubs veteran right-handed starter working on velocity in Spring Training

Similar to a year ago, plenty of pressure will be on the Chicago Cubs starting rotation as they enter the 2025 season. The starting staff finished the campaign with a 3.77 ERA altogether and a 3.07 ERA at home, one of the best marks in all of baseball.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 10

Chicago Cubs young reliever excited to work with team’s new closer

The Chicago Cubs front office has made sure to address the back end of the team’s bullpen entering the 2025 season. In 2024, the later innings were not consistently taken care of and that put a strain on the starting rotation that made it difficult for the team to win more games than they had the year prior.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 11

Chicago Cubs: an asset that will be one of the Cubs valuable possessions

The Chicago Cubs need to have a strong bullpen for this season in order to have success and this key right-hander will figure to be a core piece. The Chicago Cubs still need to add another piece to the backend of their bullpen which they have been trying to do all offseason long.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 30

The Chicago Cubs should look to Sign this Under the Radar Reliever

The Chicago Cubs are still in need of a closer to look down the ninth inning and Kyle Finnegan would be a perfect option. The Chicago Cubs have done well so far this off season with the biggest move being trading for outfielder Kyle Tucker.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 18

Chicago Cubs could target veteran closer in free agency

Multiple sources have listed Yates as a free agent target that the Chicago Cubs should absolutely pursue with the market starting to take shape this offseason.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 29

An update on MLB no-hitter streaks, through 2024

Who’s got the longest active streak of not being no-hit, through the 2024 season? Shōta Imanaga, Nate Pearson and Porter Hodge combined on a no-hitter against the Pirates at Wrigley Field this past Sept.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

Cubs Rookie Reliever is Contract-Worthy After Stellar Season

Porter Hodge‘s stellar first season for the Chicago Cubs shows the rookie reliever is contract-worthy. In a bullpen that lacked both velocity and depth, Hodge was a much-needed midseason addition.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 8

Chicago Cubs Relief Pitcher Emerges As Top Rookie of 2024

The Chicago Cubs ended a disappointing 2024 campaign, as they missed the playoffs and were pretty far back from the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central. This season, the Cubs were by no means a bad team, but they certainly were an inconsistent one that lacked some offseason punch at times.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 14

Chicago Cubs Have Received Unexpected Production From Unheralded Reliever

The 2024 season in many ways has been an underwhelming one for the Chicago Cubs. While they still have a chance to make a push for the playoffs, their odds are miniscule.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 11

Chicago Cubs Breakout Star May Have Answered Huge Offseason Worry

The Chicago Cubs spent most of the season with a question mark at a key role, but it looks like a surprising rookie may have eased their worries. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel recently ranked the best rookies around MLB.

MLB News / Sporting News / September 11

Cubs closer fights through health scare to earn save against Dodgers

Chicago Cubs rookie reliever Porter Hodge earned his fifth save of the year by closing out the Los Angeles Dodgers after overcoming an apparent heart issue to do so.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / September 11

Cubs closer Porter Hodge pitches through heart scare

Chicago Cubs closer Porter Hodge pitched through an elevated heart rate on Tuesday night as he earned a save against the Los Angeles Dodgers, manager Craig Counsell said.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / September 10

The Cubs’ Hitters Have Wasted a Great Season From Their Pitchers

The Chicago Cubs sit four games over .500 with 18 left to play, but their relative success this season is no thanks to their hitting. The Cubs’ bats have seriously wasted a great season from their pitching staff in 2024, despite the team’s recent success.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 5

A look at Cubs no-hitters through history

The Cubs threw their second-ever combined no-no Wednesday. Here are all the other Cubs no-hitters. The combined no-hitter Wednesday evening by Shōta Imanaga, Nate Pearson and Porter Hodge against the Pirates is the 18th in Cubs franchise history.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 4

Cubs 12, Pirates 0: Shōta Imanaga, Nate Pearson and Porter Hodge combine on a no-hitter

It’s the first no-hitter thrown by the Cubs at Wrigley Field in over half a century. You know, the Cubs might not make the postseason this year — and despite

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / August 31

Bullpen Breakout: The Unsung Heroes Of The Cubs’ Playoff Chase

As the Chicago Cubs continue their fight for a postseason berth, much of their success has been due to the resurgence of their bullpen. While many have focused on the star players and starting rotation, a few key relievers have emerged as unsung heroes.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / June 19