JEREMY JEFFRESS NEWS

Dickerson homers as Marlins beat Cubs 5-1 in playoff opener

Corey Dickerson hit a three-run homer off a fading Kyle Hendricks in the seventh inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 in Game 1 of their NL wild-card series

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hendricks sparkles, Cubs edge Twins 1-0 for 5th straight win

Kyle Hendricks tossed eight innings of three-hit, shutout ball to outduel Rich Hill and the Chicago Cubs edged the Minnesota Twins 1-0 for their fifth straight win

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records eighth save Jeffress worked around two walks to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and record the save in Friday's 1-0 win over the Twins.

Impact Jeffress walked speedy leadoff hitter Byron Buxton, but a double play quickly erased that threat. He then walked the dangerous Nelson Cruz but struck out Eddie Rosario to record his eighth save in 10 chances this season. Rowan Wick and Craig Kimbrel are also seeing some save opportunities in Chicago, but Jeffress has been effective with a 1.69 ERA and 0.98 WHIP, and the veteran reliever leads the team in saves with Wick behind him with four.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols moves past Mays on HR list; A's clinch playoff spot

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows save chance Jeffress (4-1) allowed two earned runs on two walks and one hit to blow the save Tuesday against Cleveland. However, he did earn the win.

Impact Jeffress entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a 5-3 lead. However, he walked the leadoff batter and then allowed a two-run home run to Francisco Lindor to blow the save. Jeffress has earned the majority of saves since the middle of August, though Craig Kimbrel did convert an opportunity on Saturday against Milwaukee. It remains to be seen how manager David Ross decides to divide the closer role to end the campaign, though Jeffress has maintained a very solid 1.86 ERA and 0.93 WHIP across 19.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs walk off over Indians on consecutive HBPs

Willson Contreras and Cameron Maybin were plunked by consecutive pitches from Cleveland reliever Nick Wittgren in the ninth inning, forcing home the winning run as the Chicago Cubs...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gregorius' 2-run homer helps Phillies beat Mets 4-1

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Veteran pitcher Jeremy Jeffress is wearing several hats for the Cubs’ ultra-reliable bullpen, performing the roles of anchor and teacher Jeremy Jeffress has served as an effective closer and as a mentor to a young Cubs bullpen that has excelled recently.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Yelich scores on Braun's fly in 9th, Brewers beat Cubs 1-0

Christian Yelich scored on Ryan Braun's ninth-inning sacrifice fly, Brandon Woodruff pitched seven innings of one-hit ball and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 as th...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up another save Jeffress earned the save against Cincinnati on Thursday, allowing one hit in a scoreless inning of work.

Impact The right-hander's successful run as closer continued against the Reds as he allowed only a harmless infield single in the nine-pitch outing. Since suffering his only blown save of the season Aug. 19, Jeffress has thrown seven scoreless innings across six appearances while picking up five saves and a win. His 3.8 BB/9 on the season is slightly concerning, but as long as Jeffress continues to get the job done he should continue to function as the primary closer for Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hoerner, Happ, bullpen lead Cubs past Reds 8-5

Willson Contreras had four hits to tie a career high, rookie Nico Hoerner added three RBIs and the Chicago Cubs overcame an early three-run deficit to top Sonny Gray and the Cincin...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Singer takes no-hitter into 8th as Royals trounce Indians

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches sixth save Jeffress earned the save Tuesday after throwing a scoreless ninth inning against the Reds. He struck out one batter.

Impact Brian Goodwin got aboard via a one-out single, but Jeffress easily worked around him to preserve the shutout for the Cubs. Jeffress has taken over as the No. 1 closing option for Chicago, earning each of the team's last four saves to bring his total to six, after Rowan Wick earned four saves from Aug. 1 to Aug. 18 following Craig Kimbrel's removal from the ninth-inning role.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mills sharp, Bote has 2 RBIs as Cubs beat Reds 3-0

Alec Mills pitched six sharp innings and David Bote drove in two runs, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers snap 6-game losing streak, beat Angels 7-1

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts fifth save Jeffress pitched a scoreless ninth inning with one walk and one strikeout to earn the save in Friday's 4-1 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Jeffress struck out Dylan Carlson to begin his appearance, but walked Kolten Wong. He then erased that mistake by getting Tommy Edman to ground into a double play. Jeffress now has five saves in 14 appearances this season, four of which have come in his last six outings. He appears to have taken over for Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning. Rowan Wick is also in the closer conversation, but he earned the hold Friday with a scoreless eighth inning. Jeffress has a 1.13 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 11 strikeouts across 16 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Darvish, Contreras lead Cubs past Cardinals 4-1

Yu Darvish pitched seven dazzling innings in his seventh consecutive win, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 in the opener of a big five-game series

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs win in extras Jeffress (3-1) recorded the win in Tuesday's 8-7 victory over the Pirates in 11 innings, walking one and striking out two over 1.2 scoreless frames.

Impact After Pittsburgh scored to tie things back up in the bottom of the 10th off Josh Osich, Jeffress entered the game and got Erik Gonzalez to line into an inning-ending double play on his first pitch. The right-hander then held the Bucs in check in the 11th for the win. Jeffress has only been scored upon twice in 13 appearances this season, leading to an impressive 1.20 ERA and 0.80 WHIP through 15 innings, and he's made his outings count with three wins, three holds and four saves.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Happ spoils Hayes' debut, leads Cubs past Pirates 8-7

Ian Happ singled home Nico Hoerner in the top of the 11th to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabs fourth save Jeffress walked one and struck out one in a scoreless seventh inning Saturday to record his fourth save of the season in the first game of a doubleheader against the Reds.

Impact He continues to trade save chances with Rowan Wick, and the two right-handers are now tied for the club lead with four saves apiece. Jeffress has a strong 1.35 ERA and 0.83 WHIP through 13.1 innings, but his 8:6 K:BB suggests his hold on a high-leverage job may be shaky.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Reds take advantage of wild Kimbrel, beat Cubs for DH split

Nick Castellanos raced home on Craig Kimbrel’s third wild pitch of the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a doubleheader sweep by topping the Chicago Cubs 6-5

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shuts down White Sox Sunday Jeffress logged 1.1 scoreless innings to record the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over the White Sox. He allowed a hit and two walks, while striking out one.

Impact Jeffress was asked to record the final four outs of the game, and while things got dicey in the ninth with the White Sox loading the bases with two outs, the veteran reliever was able to escape with his third save. Jeffress has been good for the Cubs, as he lowered his ERA to 1.46 with the scoreless effort, and he should continue sharing the closer role with Rowan Wick and potentially Craig Kimbrel.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Darvish pitches Cubs past Abreu, White Sox 2-1

Yu Darvish struck out 10 in his career-high fifth consecutive victory, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 to stop the South Siders’ seven-game win streak

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS