The Major League Playoff bracket is set. For the Chicago Cubs, they will take on the San Diego Padres (on the road) in a 3-game series. Chicago fell out of the top NL Wild Card spot over the last week of the season, which is why they are playing on the road. If the Cubs […] The post Chicago Cubs Quietly Demote Player Before Padres Playoff Series appeared first on HEAVY.

Reinforcements are arriving for Chicago’s struggling bullpen as Justin Steele and three hurlers launch rehab assignments to bolster the relief corps for the final stretch.

Cubs recall Antoine Kelly after Hollowell injury

With a lethal sweeper and elite strikeout metrics, this right-hander’s recent dominance over stars like Fernando Tatis Jr. proves he belongs in Chicago’s high-leverage bullpen plans.

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