Ryan Pressly, Cubs and The Astros

Former Houston Astros' closer Ryan Pressly thanks city for 'unforgettable years' after trade to Cubs
In ad in the Houston Chronicle, Ryan Pressly thanked the city's fans for giving him 'more than I could have ever hoped' as heads to Chicago.
Ryan Pressly Agreed To Be Traded From The Astros To the Cubs For A Price
In order to agree to be traded from the Astros to the Cubs, Ryan Pressly required a bonus equal to the tax difference between playing in Texas and Illinois.
Why Ryan Pressly chose the Cubs, even when it meant leaving 'home'
Kyle Tucker of the Houston Astros (left) congratulates pitcher Ryan Pressly after the Astros defeated the White Sox 6-1 to win Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 7, 2021, in Houston, Texas. Both are now Cubs.
Ryan Pressly says final season in Houston was 'tough' and is ready to be a closer again with Cubs
Ryan Pressly deemed it “probably one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made” to waive his no-trade rights and accept a trade from the Houston Astros, where the right-hander spent seven seasons as a bullpen anchor amid the franchise’s golden era,
Chicago Cubs DFA Veteran Pitcher After Ryan Pressly Trade Becomes Official
The Chicago Cubs pulled off their second blockbuster with the Houston Astros of the offseason when they acquired Ryan Pressly in a trade that had plenty of twis
Cubs’ Ryan Pressly details waiving no-trade clause: ‘It’s hard to leave your home’
Pressly has already spoken with Cubs manager Craig Counsell and Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer.
Why did Astros trade reliever Ryan Pressly? To free up money and build for future, GM Dana Brown says
The Ryan Pressly trade moves the Astros under the threshold for the competitive balance tax and possibly in position for another deal.
Cubs Make Low-Risk, High-Reward Trade For Ryan Pressly
Ryan Pressly had fallen out of favor in Houston after racking up six postseason saves in 2022. The Cubs stepped up for the chance to help him regain his dominance.
Houston Astros Trade All-Star Relief Pitcher Ryan Pressly to Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs finally made a big-time addition to their bullpen, acquiring Ryan Pressly and cash considerations from the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Ryan Pressly says demotion from closer role led to Astros' exit
Ryan Pressly is the most decorated playoff reliever in Houston Astros ' history, a former closer with 14 career postseason saves (most in franchise history and fifth most all-time) and a 17-inning scoreless streak across the 2022 and 2023 postseasons.
Astros Trade Ryan Pressly To Cubs
After a few days of speculation, Ryan Pressly has agreed to waive his 10-and-5 no-trade protection to okay a deal that will send the veteran reliever from the Astros to the Cubs.  Houston will receive right-handed pitching prospect Juan Bello in return,
Astros GM Dana Brown drops 'fractured' admission on Ryan Pressly relationship
Astros GM Dana Brown admitted his relationship with Ryan Pressly suffered over the last year before Houston traded him to the ...
Former Chicago Cubs Closer Predicted to Sign $11.5 Million Deal With Atlanta Braves
The Chicago Cubs are still in the mix for bullpen pieces after trading for Ryan Pressly. Jed Hoyer made it clear early in the ...