RYAN PRESSLY NEWS

Earns second win Friday Pressly (2-1) worked around a hit to toss a scoreless inning of relief and earn the win in Friday's 13-11 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Impact The Cubs led 7-1 in this one, then allowed 10 straight Arizona runs in the eighth inning before rallying back in the bottom of the frame for the wild win. While Pressly worked the ninth and preserved a two-run lead, the scorer credited him with a win rather than a save due to ineffective Chicago relief work in that eighth inning as the lead evaporated. The veteran righty had some hiccups earlier in the season, but he's now strung together seven straight scoreless appearances, and he's a perfect 4-for-4 in save opportunities.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kelly homers twice, Tucker hits go ahead shot as Cubs outslug Diamondbacks 13-11

Carson Kelly homered twice, Kyle Tucker hit a go-ahead two-run homer in a six-run eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs outslugged the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-11

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects win Tuesday Pressly (1-1) picked up the win Tuesday, striking out one in a perfect inning of relief during a 2-1 extra-inning victory over the Padres.

Impact After the Cubs closer breezed through the ninth inning on 16 pitches (11 strikes), Nico Hoerner led off the 10th with an RBI triple to deliver the game-winning run. Pressly has reeled off six straight scoreless appearances, and while his ratios (3.00 ERA, 1.89 WHIP, 4:6 K:BB in nine innings) remain a little shaky, he's 4-for-4 in converting save chances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Crow-Armstrong homers twice and Cubs take series with 4-2 victory over Dodgers

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his first two home runs of the season, including a go-ahead solo shot in the seventh inning, Michael Busch homered against his former team again and the Chi...

APRIL 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches fourth save Pressly earned the save in Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Dodgers, pitching a clean inning with one strikeout.

Impact The veteran reliever made quick work closing out this win, completing the task in seven pitches, all of which were strikes. Pressly is now a perfect 4-for-4 in saves opportunities this season. However, under the hood, the 34-year-old has shown signs of slowing down, as his 3.38 ERA across eight innings is underpinned by a 6.11 FIP, 2.13 WHIP and 3:6 K:BB.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Takes first loss Pressly (0-1) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk in an inning of work to take the loss Sunday against the Padres.

Impact Pressly was tasked with the top of the ninth inning in a 7-7 game, and the righty almost escaped with no damage, but Justin Turner committed a fielding error on what could have been an inning-ending double play. The unearned run saddled Pressly with his first loss of the year in an 8-7 San Diego victory. The veteran righty hasn't been dominant quite yet for the Cubs with a 4.50 ERA across six innings of work, though he has converted all three of his save opportunities.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Takes first loss Pressly (0-1) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk in an inning of work to take the loss Sunday against the Padres.

Impact Pressly was tasked with the top of the ninth inning in a 7-7 game, and the righty almost escaped with no damage, but Justin Turner committed a fielding error on what could have been an inning-ending double play. The unearned run saddled Pressly with his first loss of the year in an 8-7 San Diego victory. The veteran righty hasn't been dominant quite yet for the Cubs with a 4.50 ERA across six innings of work, though he has converted all three of his save opportunities.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Turner's error allows Fernando Tatis Jr. to score go-ahead run in Padres' 8-7 win over Cubs

Luis Arraez had four hits, Fernando Tatis Jr. scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning when first baseman Justin Turner couldn’t make the catch to finish a double play, and the...

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns third save Pressly secured the save in Friday's 3-1 win against the Padres, allowing one hit and one walk with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Pressly labored through the ninth frame, throwing only 17 of his 33 pitches for strikes, but managed to escape with his third save in as many chances. While he's ultimately done his job so far, the 36-year-old owns an unimpressive 5.40 ERA, 2.60 WHIP and 2:5 K:BB through five innings in 2025.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Imanaga and Happ lead the Cubs past the Padres 3-1 in Wrigley Field opener

Shota Imanaga pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning in Chicago’s home opener at Wrigley Field, and the Cubs handed San Diego its first loss with a 3-1 victory over the Padres

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects second save Pressly gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his second save of the season in a 7-4 win over the A's.

Impact The veteran right-hander has appeared in four of the Cubs' first eight games and hasn't exactly been dominant, posting a 6.75 ERA and 1:4 K:BB in four innings, but he's 2-for-2 in converting save chances. Pressly should remain Chicago's closer as long as he's getting the job done, but if his struggles continue and begin to turn into blown saves, Porter Hodge -- who has yet to give up a run in four innings with a 5:3 K:BB -- is ready to step in.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Tucker homers in his 4th straight game as the Cubs power past the A's again, 7-4

Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Kyle Tucker added a solo shot in the third to give him home runs in a career-best four straight games and the Chicago Cubs s...

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles but nabs first save Pressly picked up a save against the Diamondbacks on Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out one batter over one inning.

Impact Pressly had a cushy three-run lead to work with when he got the ball in the ninth inning, but the veteran righty nearly gave the game away. He allowed Arizona to pull to within a run before making an out when Eugenio Suarez tagged him for a two-run homer, and Arizona put the tying run on base when Gabriel Moreno followed with a single. Pressly managed to retire the next two batters, but he walked Ketel Marte, and then allowed Corbin Carroll to reach base on an infield single. However, Garrett Hampson made a baserunning blunder on the hit and was tagged out after reaching third base, allowing Pressly to escape with his first save as a Cub. He should have some leash given his veteran status, but if Pressly were to struggle for an extended period, Porter Hodge -- who saved nine games for Chicago last season -- would be waiting in the wings.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Tucker homers as the Cubs hold off the Diamondbacks for a 4-3 win

Kyle Tucker hit his first home run with the Chicago Cubs, leading his new team to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blake Snell and Ryan Pressly's partners react to Pikachus wearing team jerseys to celebrate Dodgers vs. Cubs series opener The Tokyo Dome was buzzing with excitement as the LA Dodgers and Chicago Cubs kicked off the highly anticipated MLB Tokyo Series on Tuesday.

MARCH 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

NL Central Preview: Brewers looking to hold off Cubs and Reds at top of division

Christian Yelich and Milwaukee won the NL Central each of the past two seasons

MARCH 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can moving back in batter's box elevate this young OF to star status? If the Cubs are going to make some moves towards their first full-season division title since 2017, it’s not just going to be about new addi...

MARCH 16 • MLB.COM

Twins catcher fires back at radio host advocating Trevor Bauer's MLB return Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Pressly recently hit back at a radio show host for advocating Trevor Bauer's return to the MLB.

MARCH 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ryan Pressly, Kyle Tucker & Justin Turner's wives cheer on their husbands at Cubs' exhibition game at Tokyo Dome Ryan Pressly, Kyle Tucker, Matthew Boyd, and Justin Turner have traveled to Japan along with their fellow Cubs teammates for the Tokyo Serie...

MARCH 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers 2025: Top 5 underrated relief pitchers to target this upcoming season ft. Jeff Hoffman and Ryan Pressly Who doesn't love a good fantasy baseball sleeper? Fantasy managers are always on the hunt for the next hidden gem that they can find later i...

MARCH 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Cubs' Ryan Pressly made an offseason adjustment that he hopes will pay off with new team Pressly is one of the favorites to pitch in the ninth inning for the Cubs.

MARCH 1 • SUNTIMES.COM

Alex Bregman's wife Reagan's maternity photoshoot garners reaction from Nick Ramirez & Ryan Pressly's wives On Friday, maternity snaps from Alex Bregman's wife, Reagan Elizabeth, garnered loving reactions from Nick Ramirez's wife, Tiffany, and Ryan...

MARCH 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Justin Turner agrees to $6 million, 1-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, AP source says

A person with direct knowledge of the situation says Justin Turner has agreed to a $6 million, one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs

FEBRUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs' Ryan Pressly says he isn't recruiting Alex Bregman but is in touch: 'He's a special guy' Bregman is the best free agent hitter still available.

FEBRUARY 11 • SUNTIMES.COM

A Chicago Cubs-Alex Bregman pairing makes a lot of sense. As spring arrives, the possibility looms

Two-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman is one of the few remaining marquee free agents still on the market as teams begin to report for spring training

FEBRUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS