The Chicago Tribune's Meghan Montemurro reports that veteran right-hander reliever Ryan Pressly was told he will close some games his new team, the Chicago Cubs, in 2025. Pressly also added that he will head into spring training in February competing for the ninth-inning role after Porter Hodge

The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros came together to strike their second significant trade this off-season.  Previously, star Kyle Tucker was acquired by the Cubs for the steep price of infielder Isaac Paredes,

The Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs finally came to an agreement on a trade to send two-time All-Star closer Ryan Pressly to the latter of the two teams. This deal came with the understanding that he would ultimately have to waive his no-trade clause for it to happen,