Velocity rules in October when adrenaline, pressure, crowds push players to throw their hardest
Velocity rules in OctoberOCTOBER 26 • Associated Press
DANIEL PALENCIA #48 - PITCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
1-6 W-L •
1.14 WHIP •
2.90 ERA
1-6 W-L
1.14 WHIP
2.90 ERA
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 • 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 • 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 playOCTOBER 7 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 SeriesSEPTEMBER 30 • 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 MetsSEPTEMBER 25 • 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 MetsSEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press
Activated from IL The Cubs reinstated Palencia (shoulder) from the injured list Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Palencia has been sidelined since Sept. 8 due to a strained right shoulder, although he pitched in a rehab game Saturday, during which he gave up an unearned run and struck out two batters over two-thirds of an inning. The Cubs will now likely aim to get him a few more big-league appearances before he serves as the team's primary closer during the postseason. Jordan Wicks was optioned to the Arizona Complex League in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Activation imminent Palencia (shoulder) will be activated Tuesday or Wednesday, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
Impact The Cubs want to get their closer on the mound as the regular season winds down to see if he is ready for the postseason. The 25-year-old has made one appearance during his rehab assignment, which commenced Sept. 20 when he allowed one run in 0.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Kicks off rehab assignment Palencia (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.
Impact Palencia pitched in the fifth inning and allowed two hits and a run while striking out two across 0.2 innings. He'll likely need at least one more appearance prior to being activated, but he should be able to return at some before the close of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Kicks off rehab assignment Palencia (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.
Impact Palencia pitched in the fifth inning and allowed two hits and a run while striking out two across two-thirds of an inning. He'll likely need to make at least one more appearance prior to being activated, but he should be able to return at some before the close of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Resumes mound work Palencia (shoulder) joined the Cubs for their road trip in Pittsburgh and threw off a mound Monday for the first time since landing on the injured list Sept. 8, the Associated Pres...
Impact Prior to being deactivated after he was diagnosed with a left shoulder strain, Palencia had emerged as the Cubs' closer and converted 22 of 25 save chances while logging a 3.00 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 51 innings on the season. The right-hander is without a definitive timeline for a return from the IL, but the fact that he's resumed mound work leaves the door open for him to be activated before the regular season comes to an end Sept. 28. In addition to completing another side session or two, Palencia will likely need to face hitters in live batting practice or in a brief minor-league rehab assignment before the Cubs add him back to their bullpen.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs activate Mike Soroka from the IL and will switch him to a reliever role
The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Mike Soroka from the 15-day injured list before Monday night’s game against the PiratesSEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press
Michael Soroka nears return to the Cubs after rehabbing his shoulder injury
Michael Soroka is on his way back to the Chicago Cubs after being sidelined by a shoulder strainSEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press
Plays catch Friday Palencia (shoulder) played catch Friday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact It's the first time he's thrown since he suffered a right shoulder strain Sunday and landed on the 15-day injured list Monday. It's a good sign that he's already playing catch, and the Cubs will map out a rehab plan for Palencia based on how he comes out of Friday's throwing. Palencia will be eligible to return Sept. 23, and it's too soon to know whether he has a chance to be back by that date. Andrew Kittredge has the lone save for the Cubs since Palencia went down, and Brad Keller is also expected to be in the mix to close games.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs' bullpen holds strong, helps seal series win vs. Braves ATLANTA -- After Cubs closer Daniel Palencia landed on the injured list due to a shoulder injury earlier this week, manager Craig Counsell s...
SEPTEMBER 11 • MLB.COM
Cubs closer Daniel Palencia strains right shoulder, goes on injured list
Cubs closer Daniel Palencia has been put on the 15-day injured list, a day after straining his right shoulderSEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press
Cubs' closer Daniel Palencia lands on IL amid recent struggles | Sporting News Palencia will miss at least 15 days with a right shoulder strain.
SEPTEMBER 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Sent to IL with shoulder strain The Cubs placed Palencia on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a right shoulder strain, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact The Chicago closer will hit the shelf after he experienced tightness in his shoulder during his relief appearance Sunday, when he was dealt the loss and his third blown save of the season after failing to retire any of the five batters he faced while giving up four hits -- including two home runs -- and one walk. The Cubs haven't yet offered up a timeline for Palencia's return, but as a pitcher who's heavily reliant on high velocity and now coming back from an arm injury, he seems likely to be sidelined beyond the minimum 15 days. Manager Craig Counsell hasn't provided word on his plans for the ninth inning while Palencia is on the shelf, but Brad Keller, Andrew Kittredge and Caleb Thielbar have been pitching effectively in high-leverage spots of late and could be the Chicago relievers most likely to factor into the mix for saves over the next few weeks.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Bell homers as Nationals rally with 5 in the 9th to beat Cubs 6-3
Pinch-hitter Josh Bell hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals rallied with five runs in the ninth inning off Cubs closer Daniel Palencia to stun Chicago 6-3 on SundaySEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press
Suffers injury during blown save Palencia was removed from Sunday's game against the Nationals with tightness in the posterior of his right shoulder, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Impact It was a disastrous day for Palencia, who was charged with the loss and a blown save while failing to retire any of the five batters he faced. However, the injury is a bigger concern for the Cubs in the closing stretch of the regular season. Palencia is headed for medical testing, so his status could be updated within the next day or two.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Palencia exits in rough 9th inning of Cubs' loss CHICAGO -- Daniel Palencia was visibly frustrated as he crouched on the mound, slamming his left hand into the dirt. Just a few moments prio...
SEPTEMBER 7 • MLB.COM
