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Ben Brown and Nico Hoerner help the Cubs top the White Sox 5-4

Ben Brown pitched five effective innings, Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs held off the Chicago White Sox for a 5-4 win

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

White Sox slugger Luis Robert Jr. being evaluated after he was hit by a pitch

Chicago White Sox slugger Luis Robert Jr. was being evaluated after he was hit by a pitch in his return to the lineup after missing two games because of right adductor tightness

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0.

Matthew Boyd pitched seven crisp innings for his 11th win, and the Chicago Cubs spoiled Rich Hill’s return to the majors with a 6-0 win over the Kansas City Royals

JULY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Extends save streak to 13 Palencia picked up the save Friday, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning to close out a 4-1 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Called upon to protect a three-run lead, Palencia continued his excellent run in the ninth Friday, working around a base hit to record his 13th consecutive save and improve to 13-for-14 in save opportunities this season. The 25-year-old right-hander lowered his ERA to 1.53 and has now tallied 39 strikeouts across 35.1 innings of work.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki homers as the Chicago Cubs cool off the Boston Red Sox with a 4-1 win

Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped Boston’s 10-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox

JULY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs can win MLB Trade Deadline by targeting Twins lights-out closer | Sporting News The Chicago Cubs have found their closer in Daniel Palencia, but adding a closer like Jhoan Durán would boost their chances at October baseb...

JULY 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Records another save Sunday Palencia tossed a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout to secure the save in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Yankees.

Impact Palencia was needed to put out a fire on Saturday, retiring the final two batters of the game to record a save, but he had a more conventional appearance Sunday. The righty came on for the full ninth inning with the Cubs up three runs, and he retired New York in order on 14 pitches to pick up his 12th save of the season. Palencia has emerged as Chicago's clear top closer, and he's been lights out in the role with a 1.57 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 39 strikeouts across 34.1 innings. Given how well the Cubs are playing, Palencia figures to see plenty of save chances moving forward, which boosts his fantasy profile.

JULY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Imanaga strikes out Aaron Judge twice, pitches 7 innings as Cubs beat Yankees 4-1

Shota Imanaga struck out Aaron Judge twice while pitching seven sparkling innings, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees

JULY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Puts out fire for save Palencia recorded two outs in the ninth to pick up the save, allowing no baserunners and striking out one, during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Yankees.

Impact Up 5-0 going into the ninth inning, the Cubs were forced to go to Palencia after Brad Keller allowed two runs and another baserunner. The closer shut the door from there, picking up a strikeout and getting a grounder to end the game. Since blowing a save opportunity on May 19, the 25-year-old has converted all 11 chances he's gotten. With one game left before the All-Star break, the right-hander has a 1.62 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 38 strikeouts in 33.1 innings pitched.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Boyd wins All-Star matchup as Fried exits with blister and Cubs stop Yankees' 5-game win streak

Chicago’s Matthew Boyd won a matchup of All-Star left-handers as Max Fried left early because of yet another blister on his pitching hand, and the Cubs stopped the New York Yankees...

JULY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Collects save No. 10 Palencia picked up the save in Wednesday's 5-4 win over Cleveland, allowing one unearned run on no hits and one walk with no strikeouts in the ninth inning.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collects save No. 10 Palencia picked up the save in Wednesday's 5-4 win over Cleveland, allowing one unearned run on no hits and one walk with no strikeouts in the ninth inning.

Impact The save was the 10th of the campaign for Palencia, who has stepped up as Chicago's clear favorite for saves. The right-hander has converted each of his last 10 save opportunities, turning in an outstanding 1.17 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB over his past 15.1 innings. The Cubs could look to upgrade their bullpen ahead of the trade deadline later this month, but it appears the team's closing job is Palencia's to lose for the time being.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crow-Armstrong and Suzuki lead Imanaga, Cubs to 5-4 victory over Guardians

Pete Crow-Armstrong had two hits and two RBIs after being chosen an All-Star starter for the first time in his career, Shota Imanaga won his second straight start since returning f...

JULY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Locks down ninth save Palencia picked up the save in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Guardians. He allowed no hits or walks while striking out two over a perfect inning.

Impact Palencia quietly set the Guardians down in order Tuesday to notch his ninth save of the season. The right-hander has emerged as the Cubs' most dependable closing option this season, posting a 1.80 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 35:10 K:BB across 30.0 innings in 28 appearances. Backed by a 99.5 mph fastball and sharper command than in years past, Palencia has delivered a standout first half.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Boyd sharp, Suzuki homers as Cubs deal Guardians 5th straight loss

Matthew Boyd pitched seven sharp innings for his eighth win, Seiya Suzuki cracked his team-leading 23rd homer and the Chicago Cubs topped the sliding Cleveland Guardians 5-2 on Tue...

JULY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs' Daniel Palencia Reveals What Instigated Heated Exchange With Willson Contreras Tempers flared between Chicago and the Cardinals.

JUNE 27, 2025 • SI.COM

Cubs' Daniel Palencia secures save after exchange of words with Cardinals' Willson Contreras Tensions rose in the ninth inning after Palencia hit Contreras on the hand with a fastball.

JUNE 27, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

'Just the heat of the game': Cubs, Cards downplay benches clearing after Contreras HBP ST. LOUIS -- Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia pounded his chest and let out a few celebratory shouts following a game-ending strikeout of Nolan...

JUNE 26, 2025 • MLB.COM

Secures eighth save Palencia earned the save in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Cardinals, allowing one hit while striking out three in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Palencia was summoned to protect a three-run lead and worked around a double and a hit batter by striking out the next three hitters to close things out. Through eight June appearances, the 26-year-old has converted all three of his save chances while allowing two earned runs and posting an 11:1 K:BB. He's 8-for-9 in save opportunities this season with a 1.86 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 33:10 K:BB across 29 innings.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shota Imanaga throws 5 sharp innings in return from injury as Cubs beat Cardinals 3-0

Shota Imanaga returned from the injured list to throw five innings of one-hit ball, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals for a split of a four-gam...

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

How Cubs' Daniel Palencia shifted his perspective to step into closer role Palencia has made the most of an opportunity that opened when Ryan Pressly was demoted and Porter Hodge landed on the IL.

JUNE 24, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Earns another save Tuesday Palencia worked around a hit to toss a scoreless ninth inning and earn the save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Brewers. He struck out one.

Impact After Ryan Pressly picked up a save Thursday, Palencia has now recorded the last two saves for the Cubs, giving him seven for the year in eight chances. The latter has earned the right to close out games, as he's now sporting a 1.67 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 29 strikeouts across 27 innings this season. Pressly has reentered the mix for saves due to his strong play lately, but it appears that Palencia is still the top Chicago reliever to target for fantasy purposes.

JUNE 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki and Crow-Armstrong homer as the NL Central-leading Cubs knock off the Brewers 5-3

Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 in a matchup of NL Central contenders

JUNE 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Records save Saturday Palencia worked around a hit to toss a scoreless ninth inning and earn the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Pirates. He struck out two.

Impact A day after seeing Ryan Pressly earn a save while he worked the eighth inning, Palencia was back as the closer Saturday. Pressly, meanwhile, worked the seventh after starter Matthew Boyd logged six solid innings. Palencia now has six saves this season in seven chances, and he lowered his ERA to a sparkling 1.73. It appears that the closer situation may remain fluid in Chicago, with both Palencia and Pressly getting opportunities for the time being. That gives both players fantasy value, though it does limit their ceilings.

JUNE 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records save Saturday Palencia worked around a hit to toss a scoreless ninth inning and earn the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Pirates. He struck out two.

Impact A day after seeing Ryan Pressly earn a save while he worked the eighth inning for a hold, Palencia was back as the closer Saturday. Pressly, meanwhile, worked the seventh after starter Matthew Boyd logged six solid innings. Palencia now has six saves this season in seven chances, and he lowered his ERA to a sparkling 1.73. It appears that the closer situation may remain fluid in Chicago, with both Palencia and Pressly getting opportunities for the time being. That gives both players fantasy value, though it does limit their ceilings.

JUNE 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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