The Chicago Cubs pitching staff has gone through some real struggles so far this season. It’s easy to look at the injuries as ...
Looking at the Statcast assessment of Cubs reliever Phil Maton in 2025, when he pitched for the Cardinals and Rangers, it's easy to see why the Cubs gave him a two-year deal worth $11.5 million, plus ...
Call it the "Immaculate Collection." The Houston Astros became the first team in Major League Baseball history to throw two immaculate innings - where a pitcher gets three strikeouts in an inning on ...
Maton had some of the best numbers for any reliever on the free agent market. Last season with the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers, the 32-year-old had a 2.79 ERA and 2.60 FIP in 61.1 innings ...
The Chicago Cubs spent a big portion of their offseason retooling their bullpen. Early on, most of these signings have not pitched well. Hunter Harvey and Jacob Webb have each had less-than-desirable ...
Jed Hoyer’s rare gamble on a multi-year reliever contract has backfired. After a dominant 2025, the veteran's sudden collapse reinforces why Chicago typically avoids long-term bullpen commitments.
Given Phil Maton’s importance to the Cubs’ bullpen, the team opted not to take any chances when a knee issue flared on the veteran reliever. Ahead of Friday’s game against the Pirates, the North Sider ...
The Chicago Cubs have entered the offseason as a team that many will be keeping an eye on after a strong 2025 campaign. After a solid year, the Cubs will be seeking to build upon that this winter with ...
The Rangers have added another veteran arm to their bullpen, acquiring right-hander Phil Maton from the Cardinals in exchange for minor league pitchers Mason Molina and Skylar Hales, per announcements ...