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Cubs Bullpen Crisis Before Deadline | Chicago Cubs News
The Cubs bullpen is rewriting history—literally—with 13 saves already this season, but it’s a record born of necessity, not glory. After Aaron Civale’s first save and a shaky rotation, the team’s pitching woes are front and center as they chase the Brewers in the NL Central. With the trade deadline looming, Jed Hoyer must decide: gamble on top prospects for a proven arm like Skubal, or stick with a group that’s been patched together by injuries and grit. Their offense? Elite. Their pitching? Still searching for that “swing and miss” edge. Even with closer Daniel Palencia returning in August…
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