Cubs Bullpen in Crisis | Chicago Cubs News

Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

The Cubs’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread after a brutal road trip and a shaky bullpen that’s blowing leads in critical games. With just 28 games left and six-and-a-half games behind in the division, they can’t afford another stretch of four wins and six losses. Jacob Webb’s nine saves come with six blown saves, while Daniel Palencia’s mixed performances and injuries to key relievers like Ben Brown and Hunter Harvey leave little depth. Manager Craig Counsell is doing his best with limited options, but a return to Wrigley against the Reds and Brewers might be their last chance to turn…