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DANIEL PALENCIA
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#48 - PITCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
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'I knew that moment was mine': Classic buzz driving Palencia
MESA, Ariz. -- Daniel Palencia walked through the Cubs' clubhouse on Friday afternoon, wearing a Venezuela jersey with his gold World Baseba...
MARCH 21
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MLB.COM
Venezuela’s Best Moments at the World Baseball Classic 🇻🇪🔥🏆 | WBC on FOX
MARCH 20
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NL Central Preview: Loaded Cubs going for the division title, but Brewers and Reds are lurking
Alex Bregman is hoping to lead the Chicago Cubs to their first NL Central title since 2020 after signing a $175 million, five-year contract with the North Siders in free agency
MARCH 19
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Associated Press
Daniel Palencia's Incredible WBC Performance Proves the Cubs Made the Right Decision
If anyone was paying attention to the World Baseball Classic, they saw a pitching showcase in both the semis and the finals, but one pitcher...
MARCH 18
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SI.COM
Which 6 World Baseball Classic Standouts Improved Their MLB Stock?
These MLB players boosted their profile after standout showings at the World Baseball Classic.
MARCH 18
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FOX SPORTS
Venezuelan WBC star brings championship success with him to MLB team
If you’re a Cubs fan, Daniel Palencia just did you a favor - he made the bullpen look inevitable. Palencia closed out the World Baseball Cla...
MARCH 18
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THEBIGLEAD.COM
MLB teams pressure WBC managers to be careful with pitchers. Venezuela pushed back
Venezuela manager Omar LĂłpez went beyond the limit to help his nation win its first World Baseball Classic
MARCH 18
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Associated Press
Dominant during WBC
Across five appearances for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, Palencia did not allow a hit while logging five scoreless innings and striking out nine.
Impact
Palencia closed out Venezuela's win over the United States on Tuesday to win the WBC, and it continued a dominant stretch for the flamethrowing righty throughout the tournament. Following a breakout 2025 campaign in which he recorded a 2.91 ERA, 22 saves and 61 strikeouts across 52.2 innings for the Cubs during the regular season, Palencia has already been named the team's closer heading into 2026 and could be in line for even better production now that his role in the bullpen is secure.
MARCH 18
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ROTOWIRE
Cubs' Daniel Palencia completes improbable rise with Venezuela's WBC triumph | Sporting News
A dream come true for Palencia.
MARCH 18
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SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Daniel Palencia Reveals Key to His Success, Shuts Down Italy to Advance to WBC Final
After defeating the reigning champions, Team Japan, in the World Baseball Classic semifinals on Saturday, Venezuela had an opportunity to re...
MARCH 17
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SI.COM
Venezuela defeats Italy, advancing to World Baseball Classic Final
MARCH 17
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Touching Base: MLB Teams Making Sure World Baseball Classic Stars Stay Healthy
MLB managers will be keeping a close eye on their players at the WBC, especially the pitchers.
MARCH 5
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FOX SPORTS
Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations
The Chicago Cubs are coming off a 92-win season, return much of a productive and athletic lineup, have a deep group of talented pitchers and signed three-time All-Star third basema...
FEBRUARY 11
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Associated Press
Named closer by manager
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Palencia will open the season as the team's closer, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
Impact
Palencia had a breakout 2025 campaign for the Cubs, putting up a 2.91 ERA and 61:16 K:BB over 52.2 regular-season innings while notching 22 saves. He missed time in September with a shoulder injury and, after returning, ceded the closer role to Brad Keller. However, after Keller signed with the Phillies this offseason, Palencia is set to return to the ninth inning. There's some risk that Palencia's control will regress in 2026, as he had a 7.4 percent walk rate in 2025 after walking batters at a 13.8 percent clip his first two seasons. However, the 26-year-old has electric stuff and showed last season he can handle the pressure of the ninth inning.
FEBRUARY 11
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ROTOWIRE
Palencia's Breakout and Future, Valdez's Big Question, Pitch Shape, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher Nation
How Daniel Palencia turned the corner.
DECEMBER 6, 2025
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BLEACHERNATION.COM
Velocity rules in October when adrenaline, pressure, crowds push players to throw their hardest
Velocity rules in October
OCTOBER 26, 2025
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Associated Press
Fly the W! Cubs Blank Brewers, Set Up Decisive NLDS Game 5 in Milwaukee
The Chicago Cubs shut down the Milwaukee Brewers for a 6-0 victory that pushed their NL Division Series all the way to a decisive Game 5.
OCTOBER 10, 2025
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FOX SPORTS
Boyd and Happ lead the Cubs past the Brewers 6-0 to send the NLDS to a deciding Game 5
Matthew Boyd pitched two-hit ball into the fifth inning, and the Chicago Cubs shut down the Milwaukee Brewers for a 6-0 victory that pushed their NL Division Series all the way to...
OCTOBER 10, 2025
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Associated Press
Cubs head back home on the brink of elimination after losing 2 straight in Milwaukee
The Chicago Cubs’ hitters aren’t putting enough balls in play, and their pitchers aren’t keeping balls in play
OCTOBER 7, 2025
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Associated Press
Brewers' Chourio hits 3-run homer in Game 2 of NLDS after hurting his hamstring in series opener
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio returned to the lineup and hit a three-run homer in Game 2 of an NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs on Monday night after tigh...
OCTOBER 6, 2025
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Associated Press
Cubs beat Padres 3-1 to win Wild Card Series, advance to NL Division Series against Brewers
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI single off a shaky Yu Darvish, and the Chicago Cubs shut down Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres for a clinching 3-1 victory in Game 3 of th...
OCTOBER 3, 2025
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Associated Press
Suzuki and Kelly Hit Back-To-Back Homers as Cubs Top Padres 3-1 in Playoff Opener
Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 1 of their NL Wild Car...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
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FOX SPORTS
Suzuki and Kelly hit back-to-back homers as the Cubs top the Padres 3-1 in playoff opener
Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
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Associated Press
Matt Shaw and Michael Busch homer as Cubs rout Mets 10-3
Matt Shaw homered and had three hits, Michael Busch also went deep and the Chicago Cubs ended a season-high five-game losing streak with a 10-3 rout of the New York Mets
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
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Associated Press
Cubs activate closer Daniel Palencia from injured list before game against Mets
Cubs closer Daniel Palencia was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday and got two outs in the sixth inning of Chicago’s 10-3 win over the New York Mets
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
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Associated Press
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