Cubs part ways with two members of David Ross’ coaching staff The Cubs have yet to announce the full 2024 coaching staff. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 11, 2023
Cubs activate closer Adbert Alzolay before final regular season series in Milwaukee In a corresponding move, the team optioned reliever Keegan Thompson to the Arizona Complex League. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson looks at return to Atlanta as a chance to ‘recharge’ Notes: Closer Adbert Alzolay and corner infielder Jeimer Candelario are nearing returns. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2023
Cubs following a bumpy road in journey to playoff berth They get a 4-3 win over the Rockies in the regular-season home finale. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24, 2023
Julian Merryweather cleans up his mess after Tommy Hottovy’s visit Until Merryweather was able to escape his bases-loaded jam, sealing a scoreless inning in an eventual 6-3 win, the litany of reliever injury updates Saturday were top of mind. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2023
Why Cubs’ David Ross dubbed reliever Julian Merryweather the ‘unsung MVP’ of the team Merryweather faced the Diamondbacks four times in less than two weeks and didn’t allow a hit. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 18, 2023
Cubs’ long relievers, off days help bullpen weather 13-inning game Notes: Manager David Ross expects Nick Madrigal, whose hamstring was surgically repaired in 2021, to avoid the injured list. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 18, 2023
‘Chance to step up’: Cubs bullpen working through Adbert Alzolay’s absence Alzolay will be on the 15-day IL until at least the last week of the regular season. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 14, 2023
Cubs’ Justin Steele wins pitchers’ duel vs. Brewers’ Corbin Burnes Steele, Mark Leiter Jr., Julian Merryweather and Adbert Alzolay combined for a shutout in the Cubs’ 1-0 victory. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 30, 2023
Bullpen has been big part of Cubs’ surge into contention, too Adbert Alzolay, Mark Leiter Jr. and Julian Merryweather have led the relievers’ turnaround since the Cubs’ 28-37 start. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2023
Adbert Alzolay escapes shaky ninth to preserve Cubs’ win over Royals Alzolay allowed two runs in the inning but closed out a 4-3 win over the Royals for his MLB-best 14th save since July 5. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 20, 2023
Cubs’ Justin Steele proving consistency over career-high workload In the Cubs’ 5-4 victory Saturday, Steele held the Blue Jays to three runs in five innings. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 13, 2023
Javier Assad’s steady presence stabilizing Cubs rotation with Marcus Stroman out Assad held the Blue Jays to one run through seven innings on Friday. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 12, 2023
For Chicago Cubs reliever Julian Merryweather, locked-in mechanics and health has been a consistency game changer Staying healthy has been a challenge at times for right-hander Julian Merryweather. Chicago Tribune · Jul 19, 2023
Chicago Tribune · Jul 15, 2023 Paul Sullivan: Like the weather in Chicago, the Cubs’ ‘buy or sell’ mode can change by the minute CHICAGO — As one of baseball’s most prominent in-between teams, the sub-.500 Chicago Cubs have teetered between being buyers and sellers as the Aug. 1 trade deadline nears.
Chicago Tribune · Jun 20, 2023 Paul Sullivan: Adbert Alzolay growing more comfortable as the Chicago Cubs’ de facto closer PITTSBURGH — Back in spring training when the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen picture was still fuzzy, manager David Ross said he never felt the need to label anyone as his closer.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2023 ‘Absolutely nails’: How Cubs’ Julian Merryweather carved out leverage role Merryweather made a notable change in pitch usage when he joined the Cubs.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2023 Cubs lose to Rays, fall inches short of sweeping best team in baseball The series win represented a bounce back for the Cubs, who were swept by the Reds over the weekend.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2023 Cubs drop back-and-forth game to Padres despite Trey Mancini’s emergence After an early slump, Mancini has eight hits and two homers in his last six games.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 3, 2023 Jameson Taillon struggles in Cubs debut, Brewers take opening series His lack of pinpoint control forced manager David Ross to pull him after only four innings. The Brewers followed with a blend of patience and well-placed hits in a five-run sixth.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023 How Cubs SVP Craig Breslow’s journeyman playing career is still paying dividends Late in his career, Breslow played with Tyler Duffey, Julian Merryweather and Ryan Borucki, all pitchers the Cubs added this offseason.