Cubs manager Craig Counsell emphasized the “fine line” with closers — one pitch out of 15 can totally skew an appearance. Things are especially magnified at the beginning of the season. Ultimately, ...

Hader picked up the save Tuesday against the Cardinals after throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out one.

Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves and middle relievers on the rise in the latest closer report.

Carson Kelly hit two homers, Kyle Tucker, Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki also went deep, and the host Chicago Cubs blew a six-run ...

Nico Hoerner tripled in the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning on Tuesday and the visiting Chicago Cubs handed the ...

Carson Kelly homered twice, Kyle Tucker hit a go-ahead two-run homer in a six-run eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs ...

The Astros announced earlier today that they’ve activated right-hander Forrest Whitley from the injured list. Righty Nick ...

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Co-closer: A.J. Puk (31.1%) Co-closer: Justin Martinez (67.8%) Primary setup: Shelby Miller (0.4%) Secondary setup: Ryan Thompson ... ASTROS Closer: Josh Hader (98.0% ...

Carson Kelly homered twice, Kyle Tucker hit a go-ahead two-run homer in a six-run eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs out slugged the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-11 on Friday.