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'We know what we can do': Cubs' 'pen confident things will improve
One of the stated goals over the offseason for the Cubs was to build up a longer roster of experienced bullpen pieces, putting the staff in a better position to withstand the kind of in-season storm that arrived early on a year ago.
Cubs bullpen concerns raised by 10-6 loss to Diamondbacks
All 10 of the Diamondbacks’ runs came against relievers, after starter Matt Boyd threw five scoreless innings. Nate Pearson was charged with two runs, Caleb Thielbar with two and Eli Morgan with six. Even before Sunday, however, the bullpen had experienced its wobbles.
Cubs blow 6-2 lead in 8th, lose to Diamondbacks
The D-backs trailed 6-2 in the eighth but sent 12 batters to the plate in a stunning rally. Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll coaxed back-to-back walks from Caleb Thielbar to start the inning. Eli Morgan (0-1) came on in relief before giving up a string of hits,

Cubs face Diamondbacks with 2-1 series lead

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Chicago Cubs squander a lead and split the series with Arizona — but Craig Counsell still trusts the bullpen
The Chicago Cubs were on the verge of taking the series thanks to Kyle Tucker’s three-run home run when an eighth-inning bullpen meltdown thwarted those efforts.
Arizona Diamondbacks explode for 8-run eighth, salvage series split with Chicago Cubs
Down four runs and six outs away from an opening series loss, the Diamondbacks fought back for a 10-6 win over the Chicago Cubs with a wild eight-run eighth inning. The Diamondbacks (2-2) salvaged a series split and head out on their first road trip of the season that starts Tuesday in New York.
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2 Cubs Opening Day overreactions that matter more than you think
The Cubs' offense excelled, plating 10 runs, but not everything left us hopeful about the team's current state heading into ...
Cubs' Ryan Pressly: Struggles but nabs first save
Pressly picked up a save against the Diamondbacks on Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out one batter over one inning.
Newly Acquired Cubs Closer Unimpressive with Rough Appearance on Opening Day
The Chicago Cubs opened up their stateside schedule with a 10-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday night. Chicago was ...
Still no relief for Cubs after huge bullpen letdown: ‘Wasn’t a good day’
The Cubs hoped to avoid a blowup like Sunday. As they sit in the midst of seven games straight, they have to hope they don’t dig themselves an early hole due to an overworked and seemingly shaky ...
Kyle Tucker homers as the Cubs hold off the Diamondbacks for a 4-3 win
Kyle Tucker hit his first home run with the Chicago Cubs, leading his new team to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks ...
Watch: Cubs Superstar Mashes First Home Run of Season to Deep Center Field
The Chicago Cubs are crushing the ball out west against the Arizona Diamondbacks and their star infielder joined the party on ...
Dansby Swanson’s heads-up defense saves Cubs in bottom of the 9th
With the tying run in scoring position for Arizona, Swanson used instincts and athleticism to make a game-saving tag at third ...
Cubs' Shota Imanaga 'brilliant' in 4-3 victory against Diamondbacks
Left-hander yields one run and three hits in seven innings to assure the Cubs of no worse than a split in the four-game ...
Dansby Swanson’s heads-up defensive play puts finishing touch on Chicago Cubs’ 4-3 win over Arizona Diamondbacks
Dansby Swanson recorded the final out with heads-up defensive play, capping the Chicago Cubs’ 4-3 victory over the Arizona ...