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 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 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 ...

The Chicago Cubs are a team continuing to prove week after week that they are capable of huge things this season, though like anyone else there are still weakne ...

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 ...

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 Chicago Cubs have received a lot of flak for their bullpen strategy, but the Cubs themselves are happy with it. Chief baseball officer Jed Hoyer and manager Craig Counsell have both been hit ...

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.