New Cubs right-hander José Cuas brings unique arm slot, story to bullpen The Cubs acquired Cuas from the Royals before the trade deadline. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2023
Scott Effross needs Tommy John Surgery on injured elbow: ‘Obviously I’m very disappointed and frustrated’ When the Yankees released their Division Series roster on Tuesday morning, there were some immediate surprises. Tribune News Service · Oct 12, 2022
Yankees’ Division Series Roster Has Three Notable Absences Game 1 against the Guardians is slated for 7:37 p.m. on Tuesday. Sports Illustrated · Oct 11, 2022
Cubs put Justin Steele on IL, call up Hayden Wesneski from Triple-A The Cubs acquired Wesneski from the Yankees before the trade deadline for reliever Scott Effross. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2022
Yankee bond: How a Cubs coach helped mold prospect Hayden Wesneski before trade The Cubs acquired Wesneski from the Yankees for reliever Scott Effross before the trade deadline. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27, 2022
Cubs’ young bullpen settling into new roles: ‘We want to hold the bar high for these guys’ The bullpen has seen a lot of turnover this season and lost back end relievers David Robertson, Mychal Givens, Chris Martin and Scott Effross to trades a few weeks ago. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2022
Isiah Kiner-Falefa homers, drives in 3 as Yankees snap skid with 3-2 win against Red Sox BOSTON — Isiah Kiner-Falefa has not exactly had a stellar first season with the Yankees. The shortstop has made some really good plays and blundered some routine ones. His bat has been lighter than even the Yankees expected when they traded for him this spring. Tribune News Service · Aug 14, 2022
Breaking down Cubs’ new prospects after dealing 3 relievers at trade deadline Willson Contreras and Ian Happ remain, but the Cubs still added a trio of pitching prospects this week. Here’s more on them. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 5, 2022
Hello, hello: Willson Contreras, Ian Happ ready for ‘fun’ return to Wrigley After saying goodbye to Cubs fans before the trade deadline, Contreras and Happ were happy to find out they weren’t going anywhere. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 5, 2022
Yankees trade for Cubs reliever Scott Effross A day after red flags went up over their bullpen, the Yankees got some help. They acquired right-handed reliever Scott Effross from the Cubs in exchange for highly-thought-of minor leaguer Hayden Wesneski. Tribune News Service · Aug 1, 2022
Cubs trade Scott Effross for Yankees No. 7 prospect Hayden Wesneski Effross, after debuting last year in late August, has posted a 2.66 ERA for the Cubs this year. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2022
Cubs’ bullpen expected to take trade-deadline hit, but relievers have been through this before The Cubs are expected to move closer David Robertson at the trade deadline — and he’s not the only one. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 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. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2022
Fantasy Baseball Closer Report and Bullpen Depth Chart Closers are dropping like flies, so move fast on those emerging to take over. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 19, 2022 Cubs manager David Ross will be tested by 13-pitcher limit The limit will take effect Monday after twice being delayed earlier in the season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 19, 2022 David Ross rewarded for allowing Justin Steele to work out of fifth-inning jam Steele loaded the bases before Austin Riley’s sacrifice fly with reliever Scott Effross warming. But Jason Heyward’s catch of Marcell Ozuna’s wind-swept drive near the right-field corner with two outs provided relief.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jun 4, 2022 Marmol ejected, Goldschmidt's streak ends, Cubs beat Cardinals, and that's only Game 1 CHICAGO — The Cardinals went into the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader hoping right-hander Johan Oviedo could give them his best for 100 pitches, not thinking that one of the worst calls would help take the game from them.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 22, 2022 Rare bullpen clunker dooms Cubs in 7-6 loss to Diamondbacks Starter Justin Steele allowed one hit and struck out nine in five innings and left with a 4-0 lead. But Brandon Hughes, Scott Effross, David Robertson and Rowan Wick combined to allow seven runs as the Cubs lost their fourth consecutive game.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 15, 2022 Pushing buttons: How the Cubs customized, embraced PitchCom The Cubs, unlike some teams, didn’t use PitchCom in spring-training games. But a little over a month into the season, it has won over most of their staff.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2022 Cubs need longer workdays from their pitchers The bullpen continues to be tested.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 4, 2022 How Cubs reliever Scott Effross claimed off-the-field leadership role Effross made his first major-league start in the Cubs’ 3-1 loss Tuesday to the White Sox at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Tribune · May 4, 2022 White Sox pitchers shut down Cubs, 3-1, in frigid conditions in City Series opener CHICAGO — Few things came easy Tuesday night at Wrigley Field for the crosstown foes.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2022 Cubs lefty Drew Smyly scratched; Scott Effross starts vs. White Sox The Cubs put Smyly on the bereavement list Tuesday.