Former Houston Astro Ryan Pressly reclaimed a closer role with the Chicago Cubs, and got off to a shaky start. On May 6, the 36-year-old right-hander gave up eight earned runs on five hits to the ...

The Chicago Cubs demoted Ryan Pressly from the closer’s role in early May. He earned his first save in nearly two months Thursday in a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Ryan Pressly was happy to see his former teammates, but he was most pleased with being able to sleep in his own bed since he and his wife Kat still call Houston home.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Washington, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Credit: AP/Terrance Williams ...

Tucker, meanwhile, has given the Cubs everything they desired. He entered Friday with a .922 OPS and on pace for a 30/30 season. During the first inning Friday, Tucker uncorked a wonderful throw ...