The dynamics of a bullpen can shift quickly. A trusted reliever can suddenly look shaky after just a handful of so-so outings and vice versa. The Chicago Cubs bullpen’s ERA ranks 22nd in ...

The Chicago Cubs were seen for a while as a team who does not have a bullpen capable of keeping up with their championship aspirations. Though that could be fix ...

The Chicago Cubs haven’t hesitated to make bullpen moves to try and find some consistency for the group. As they attempt to get their relievers collectively on a roll, the Cubs added a new arm ...

but good bullpen pitching usually plays a major role in securing a championship. If that stands true again this season, the Chicago Cubs don't have a chance of winning the fall classic.

The Cubs added a new closer when they formally acquired Ryan Pressly (and $5.5M) from the Astros in exchange for pitching prospect Juan Bello earlier Tuesday morning. That adds a much-needed ...

Hodge (oblique/hip) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Hodge went on the 15-day injured list nearly three weeks ago with a strained oblique, but it's a hip ...

But there is a flip side: Those dynamics also gave Cubs pitchers a boost. The pitching staff’s 3.08 ERA at home was the second-best in the majors, with the No. 3 team nearly a half-point higher ...

The Cubs' quest for a reliable bullpen brought two new names into the mix Tuesday. The Cubs traded for veteran left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz, who had been pitching for Seattle's Triple-A team.