Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best reliever in the Chicago Cubs bullpen right now?
Jacob Webb has been one of the best relievers in MLB during the 2026 season and has been a savior for a Cubs bullpen that has dealt with injuries to its top high-leverage arms. Webb is considered safe from any upcoming roster changes.
Who did the Cubs get when they traded for Braxton Garrett?
The Cubs acquired left-handed pitcher Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins in exchange for a pair of prospects. Garrett was starting at Triple-A before the trade and was added to the Cubs bullpen, taking Tyler Ferguson's spot.
Why might Javier Assad be sent back to Triple-A Iowa?
Assad still has minor league options remaining, making him a candidate to be optioned to Iowa whenever an injured pitcher is ready to be activated off the IL. Sending him down would also keep him stretched out as a starter in case the Cubs need him for a spot start later.
What are Caleb Thielbar's home run problems in 2026?
Thielbar has given up 10 home runs in just 35.1 innings in 2026, compared to only five home runs in 58 innings during his dominant 2025 season. Since July 8 alone, he has surrendered five home runs in 10.1 innings, which is a troubling trend in high-leverage situations.
How did Pete Crow-Armstrong win the game against the Toronto Blue Jays?
Pete Crow-Armstrong walked off the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th inning of a 3-2 Cubs victory, scoring on a throwing error. Both Trent Thornton and Caleb Thielbar had tossed scoreless innings to keep the game tied before Crow-Armstrong's walk-off.
Aldo Soto
With a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University and a decade of Cubs reporting, my work has appeared on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and the Pinwheels and Ivy Podcast. I cover Cubs news and analysis for Sports Mockery, including roster moves, game breakdowns, and prospect development.
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