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New Cubs right-hander José Cuas brings unique arm slot, story to bullpen

The Cubs acquired Cuas from the Royals before the trade deadline.

Chicago Sun-Times

Scott Effross needs Tommy John Surgery on injured elbow: ‘Obviously I’m very disappointed and frustrated’

When the Yankees released their Division Series roster on Tuesday morning, there were some immediate surprises.

Tribune News Service

Yankees’ Division Series Roster Has Three Notable Absences

Game 1 against the Guardians is slated for 7:37 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Cubs put Justin Steele on IL, call up Hayden Wesneski from Triple-A

The Cubs acquired Wesneski from the Yankees before the trade deadline for reliever Scott Effross.

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Yankee bond: How a Cubs coach helped mold prospect Hayden Wesneski before trade

The Cubs acquired Wesneski from the Yankees for reliever Scott Effross before the trade deadline.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ young bullpen settling into new roles: ‘We want to hold the bar high for these guys’

The bullpen has seen a lot of turnover this season and lost back end relievers David Robertson, Mychal Givens, Chris Martin and Scott Effross to trades a few weeks ago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Isiah Kiner-Falefa homers, drives in 3 as Yankees snap skid with 3-2 win against Red Sox

BOSTON — Isiah Kiner-Falefa has not exactly had a stellar first season with the Yankees. The shortstop has made some really good plays and blundered some routine ones. His bat has been lighter than even the Yankees expected when they traded for him this spring.

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Breaking down Cubs’ new prospects after dealing 3 relievers at trade deadline

Willson Contreras and Ian Happ remain, but the Cubs still added a trio of pitching prospects this week. Here’s more on them.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hello, hello: Willson Contreras, Ian Happ ready for ‘fun’ return to Wrigley

After saying goodbye to Cubs fans before the trade deadline, Contreras and Happ were happy to find out they weren’t going anywhere.

Chicago Sun-Times

Yankees trade for Cubs reliever Scott Effross

A day after red flags went up over their bullpen, the Yankees got some help. They acquired right-handed reliever Scott Effross from the Cubs in exchange for highly-thought-of minor leaguer Hayden Wesneski.

Tribune News Service

Cubs trade Scott Effross for Yankees No. 7 prospect Hayden Wesneski

Effross, after debuting last year in late August, has posted a 2.66 ERA for the Cubs this year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ bullpen expected to take trade-deadline hit, but relievers have been through this before

The Cubs are expected to move closer David Robertson at the trade deadline — and he’s not the only one.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ David Ross on David Robertson’s blown save vs. Brewers: ‘Nobody’s perfect’

Reliever David Robertson walked in the tying run in the ninth inning of the Cubs’ 5-2 extra-innings loss to the Brewers on Monday.

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Fantasy Baseball Closer Report and Bullpen Depth Chart

Closers are dropping like flies, so move fast on those emerging to take over.

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Cubs manager David Ross will be tested by 13-pitcher limit

The limit will take effect Monday after twice being delayed earlier in the season.

Chicago Sun-Times

David Ross rewarded for allowing Justin Steele to work out of fifth-inning jam

Steele loaded the bases before Austin Riley’s sacrifice fly with reliever Scott Effross warming. But Jason Heyward’s catch of Marcell Ozuna’s wind-swept drive near the right-field corner with two outs provided relief.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Marmol ejected, Goldschmidt's streak ends, Cubs beat Cardinals, and that's only Game 1

CHICAGO — The Cardinals went into the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader hoping right-hander Johan Oviedo could give them his best for 100 pitches, not thinking that one of the worst calls would help take the game from them.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rare bullpen clunker dooms Cubs in 7-6 loss to Diamondbacks

Starter Justin Steele allowed one hit and struck out nine in five innings and left with a 4-0 lead. But Brandon Hughes, Scott Effross, David Robertson and Rowan Wick combined to allow seven runs as the Cubs lost their fourth consecutive game.

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Pushing buttons: How the Cubs customized, embraced PitchCom

The Cubs, unlike some teams, didn’t use PitchCom in spring-training games. But a little over a month into the season, it has won over most of their staff.

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Cubs need longer workdays from their pitchers

The bullpen continues to be tested.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Cubs reliever Scott Effross claimed off-the-field leadership role

Effross made his first major-league start in the Cubs’ 3-1 loss Tuesday to the White Sox at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Tribune

White Sox pitchers shut down Cubs, 3-1, in frigid conditions in City Series opener

CHICAGO — Few things came easy Tuesday night at Wrigley Field for the crosstown foes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs lefty Drew Smyly scratched; Scott Effross starts vs. White Sox

The Cubs put Smyly on the bereavement list Tuesday.

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