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, ...

The Houston Astros have made a significant move by activating right-hander Forrest Whitley from the injured list, marking a pivotal moment in his career. This decision comes after a series of ...

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 ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Carson Kelly homered twice, Kyle Tucker hit a go-ahead two-run homer in a six-run eighth inning, and the ...

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.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Co-closer: Justin Martinez (67.4%) Primary setup: Shelby Miller (0.5%) Secondary setup: Ryan Thompson ... HOUSTON ASTROS Closer: Josh Hader (98.0%) Primary setup: Bryan ...

Ryan Pressly (61.4%) Primary setup: Porter Hodge (8.1%) Secondary setup: Julian Merryweather (0.3%) Middle relief: Ethan Roberts (0.0%) CHICAGO WHITE SOX Closer-by-committee: Jordan Leasure (0.1% ...