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Cubs look to keep home win streak going, host the Reds

The Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds trying to continue a 12-game home winning streak

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Reds play the Cubs looking to end road skid

The Cincinnati Reds travel to the Chicago Cubs looking to break a three-game road slide

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Cubs host the Diamondbacks, aim to extend home win streak

The Chicago Cubs host the Arizona Diamondbacks trying to continue a 10-game home winning streak

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks play the Cubs after Vargas' 4-hit game

The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Chicago Cubs after Ildemaro Vargas had four hits on Friday in a 6-5 loss to the Cubs

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Padres and Cubs play, winner claims 3-game series

The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Cubs look to stop 3-game road slide, play the Padres

The Chicago Cubs will attempt to end their three-game road losing streak in a matchup against the San Diego Padres

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Padres try to keep home win streak alive, host the Cubs

The San Diego Padres, on an eight-game home winning streak, host the Chicago Cubs

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Dodgers and Cubs meet in series rubber match

Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Cubs try to extend win streak, take on the Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs will attempt to build upon a 10-game win streak with a victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Cubs place left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar on injured list, 8th pitcher to get hurt

The Chicago Cubs have placed left-hander Caleb Thielbar on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Placed on IL The Cubs placed Thielbar on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left hamstring strain.

Impact Thielbar had to come out of Thursday's game against the Phillies early after suffering an injury on the mound, and he'll now be forced to sit out at least another 15 days. The 39-year-old had been serving as Chicago's closer with Daniel Palencia (oblique) on the injured list, but that responsibility could be passed on to Ben Brown for the time being. Vince Velasquez was selected from Triple-A Iowa to fill the open spot in the Cubs' bullpen.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson's hit in 10th gives Cubs 8-7 victory that extends both win streak and Phillies' skid to 9

Dansby Swanson had his first game-ending hit in five years, and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a pair of blown leads to beat Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings for their ninth straigh...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Blows save, leaves with injury Thielbar exited with an apparent leg injury in the ninth inning of Thursday's game versus the Phillies, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thielbar suffered a blown save when he served up a game-tying, solo home run to Adolis Garcia to lead off the top of the ninth inning. Three pitches after that, he appeared to tweak his hamstring and had to be pulled. The Cubs should offer an update on Thielbar's condition shortly. Thielbar has been filling in at closer since Daniel Palencia (oblique) went on the injured list. If Thielbar misses time, the Cubs could turn to Ben Brown to close games. Phil Maton (knee) would also be an option if he comes off the IL soon.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Called on again for save Tuesday Thielbar retired the last two batters in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Phillies to record the save.

Impact The Cubs started the ninth with a 7-3 lead and deployed Jacob Webb, but he allowed two hits and only recorded one out. That's when Chicago turned to Thielbar to put out the fire with two runners on. The veteran lefty calmly got the job done on just six pitches, and he now has two saves and a win over the last three days. Thielbar is serving as the team's top option for saves with regular closer Daniel Palencia (oblique) on the injured list, and he's performed well in the role,

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Imanaga sharp, Hoerner and Suzuki hit HRs as Cubs beat Phillies 7-4 for 7th straight win

Shota Imanaga pitched seven innings of three-hit ball in his fourth consecutive sharp start and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to seven games with a 7-4 win over th...

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Sharp in big spot again Sunday Thielbar (2-2) worked around a hit to toss a scoreless inning of relief and earn the win Sunday against the Mets in 10 innings. He struck out one.

Impact Thielbar pitched a clean top of the 10th inning in a 1-1 game, then picked up his second win of the year when the Cubs scored in the bottom half. The veteran lefty picked up his first save of the season Saturday and was good again in a high-leverage spot Sunday as he lowered his ERA to 2.25. With Daniel Palencia (oblique) on the injured list, Thielbar looks like Chicago's preferred end-game option for the time being, making him worth a look in most fantasy formats.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs hand Mets their 11th straight loss by rallying for a 2-1 win in 10 innings

Nico Hoerner hit a sacrifice fly off Craig Kimbrel in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs sent the New York Mets to their 11th consecutive loss by rallying for a 2-1 victory

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Locks down first save Saturday Thielbar struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his first save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Mets.

Impact Daniel Palencia (oblique) landed on the IL on Friday, and Thielbar got the call for the Cubs' first save chance in his absence with two left-handed hitters due up for the Mets in the ninth. While the veteran southpaw didn't end up facing either of them as New York emptied its bench for pinch hitters Tommy Pham and Tyrone Taylor, Thielbar still got the job done. It's not yet clear how Cubs manager Craig Counsell intends to navigate closing situations without Palencia, but Thielbar has staked a strong early claim to being the primary option. Through eight appearances and seven innings this season, he sports a 2.57 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly homers as the Cubs hand the Mets their 10th straight loss with a 4-2 victory

Pinch-hitter Carson Kelly connected for a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs handed the New York Mets their 10th consecutive loss with a 4-2 vict...

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Kelly, Rea help lead the Cubs to a 10-4 comeback win over the Phillies

Carson Kelly hit a three-run homer, Colin Rea pitched six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 on Tuesday night

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Saddled with second loss Thielbar (1-2) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk in an inning of relief to take the loss Saturday against the Pirates in extra innings. He struck out three.

Impact Thielbar had a bit of a tough-luck loss, as he allowed the automatic inherited runner to score on a soft ground ball back toward the mound with two outs in the top of the 11th inning. The veteran lefty fielded the ball but threw low to first base, and his error allowed the Pirates to move ahead 4-3. On the bright side, Thielbar struck out the side, and he now has six strikeouts and a solid 3.38 ERA across 5.1 innings so far this season working in middle relief for the Cubs.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Pirates nip Cubs on Caleb Thielbar's 11th inning throwing error Deadspin | Pirates nip Cubs on Caleb Thielbar’s 11th inning throwing error

APRIL 12 • DEADSPIN.COM

Ramírez escapes bases-loaded jams in 10th, 11th innings, NL Central-leading Pirates beat Cubs 4-3

Yohan Ramírez escaped bases-loaded jams in the 10th and 11th innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a throwing error by Caleb Thielbar to score the go-ahead run in a...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Cubs' late rally forces extras, but frustrating 11th foils bid for win CHICAGO -- The Cubs mounted a late comeback on Saturday afternoon, but an errant throw from veteran lefty Caleb Thielbar in extra innings op...

APRIL 11 • MLB.COM

First-place Pirates capitalize on Cubs' miscue in extras for series win CHICAGO -- The Pirates took advantage of a crucial Cubs mistake on Saturday afternoon to maintain their hold on first place in the National...