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The Latest Breaking News from Nelson Velázquez

Cubs fall to Marlins, but Nelson Velazquez holds on to roster spot as team reinstates Cody Bellinger

In a corresponding move, the Cubs designated catcher Luis Torrens for assignment.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2023

Dansby Swanson hits first home run as a Cub in 5-2 win vs. Padres

Defense also took center stage in the Cubs’ victory Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2023

Cubs reinstate left-hander Brandon Hughes, option outfielder Nelson Velazquez

Velazquez could be back on the active roster soon.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 16, 2023

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Outfielder Seiya Suzuki activated from IL, hits one of Cubs’ five homers in season debut

In a corresponding move, the Cubs optioned utility player Miles Mastrobuoni to Triple-A Iowa.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2023

Nelson Velázquez’s first career grand slam powers Cubs to comeback win vs. Mariners

Velázquez went 3-for-4 Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023

Cubs recall outfielder Nelson Velazquez, option pitcher Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa before series opener vs. Mariners

Velazquez had hit three home runs in eight games at Iowa to start the season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 10, 2023

Cubs’ latest camp cuts include Nelson Velazquez, David Bote, Matt Mervis

The Cubs reduced their spring training roster to 41 players.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023

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‘Moving underwater’: Cubs’ Justin Steele fights control issues vs. Padres

In three innings, he allowed five walks — including three in a row in the second inning — and four hits. He still managed to limit the Padres to one run.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 20, 2023

Puerto Rico 4-5 Mexico: World Baseball Classic quarter-finals – as it happened

Rolling report: Mexico won 5-4 over Puerto Rico at Miami’s LoanDepot Park to reach the semi-finals of the World Baseball Classic

The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2023

Cubs Opening Day roster projection with two weeks left in spring training

Cubs manager David Ross said he and president of baseball operation Jed Hoyer have thrown around some thoughts but haven’t had serious roster conversations yet.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2023

Cubs’ spring-training camp thins as WBC participants leave for tournament

Before leaving to join Team Israel, Cubs prospect Matt Mervis shared why this WBC means so much to him.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2023

Seiya Suzuki, Marcus Stroman headline Cubs named to World Baseball Classic rosters

Five players on the Cubs 40-man roster and several top prospects were included on WBC rosters,

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 10, 2023

Cubs’ Nelson Velazquez takes stock of Hurricane Fiona’s devastation in Puerto Rico

The hurricane made landfall Sunday, but Velazquez said his family in Puerto Rico is safe.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2022

Jason Heyward’s Cubs teammates express appreciation: ‘Incredibly generous person’

The Cubs and Heyward plan to part ways this offseason.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 10, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 26, 2022

Cubs’ Willson Contreras emotional contemplating possible last homestand at Wrigley

Contreras said the past couple days have been “tough,” as the trade deadline nears.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 25, 2022

3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies, including hope for Kyle Hendricks and Nelson Velázquez’s power

PHILADELPHIA — Wins always lighten the mood in the clubhouse.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 24, 2022

Cubs rookie Nelson Velazquez showing off ‘thump’ with extended stay in majors

Velazquez recorded six RBI in the Cubs’ back-to-back victories Friday and Saturday against the Phillies.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2022

Cubs’ David Ross on David Robertson’s blown save vs. Brewers: ‘Nobody’s perfect’

Reliever David Robertson walked in the tying run in the ninth inning of the Cubs’ 5-2 extra-innings loss to the Brewers on Monday.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2022

Cubs’ Willson Contreras clutch in victory vs. Cardinals, ‘relaxed’ as trade deadline looms

Contreras had three RBI and drove in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 20, 2022

Cubs option Adrian Sampson to trim roster to 13-pitcher limit, recall Nelson Velazquez

MLB and the players’ union twice pushed back the 13-pitcher limit amid injury concerns coming out of a short spring training.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2022

Cubs activate Jason Heyward, place Drew Smyly on the 15-day IL

The Cubs also activated reliever Michael Rucker from the IL and optioned outfielder Nelson Velázquez to Triple-A.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2022

‘Like a brother’: Cubs doubleheader vs. Brewers features MLB debuts, reunions

Nelson Velázquez and Christopher Morel, who both made their MLB debuts this month, have been teammates since 2018.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2022

Cubs doubleheader vs. Brewers filled with MLB debuts, Jonathan Villar to IL

The Cubs called up Matt Swarmer, Nelson Velázquez and Anderson Espinoza for the double-header Monday.

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