5 days ago · The Cubs announced that they landed Pressly from the Astros in exchange for Minor League reliever Juan Bello. Chicago will be responsible for $8.5 million of Pressly’s $14 million salary for the upcoming season, a source told MLB.com. In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the Cubs designated righty Matt Festa for assignment.

5 days ago · The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros have agreed on a trade that will send two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly and a reported $5.5 million in cash to Chicago in exchange for right-handed ...

3 days ago · CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros on Tuesday for minor league pitcher Juan Bello. Pressly likely slides into the closer’s role with Chicago, which is looking to go back to …

2 days ago · The Cubs believe Pressly, who notched the final out of the 2022 World Series for the Astros, will set a good example for their young pitchers and bring a sense of calm to the ninth inning.

2 days ago · Ryan Pressly had to make a choice. As he mulled over with his wife, family and friends whether to waive his no-trade clause to accept a move from the Houston Astros to the Chicago Cubs, the ...

3 days ago · Chicago Cubs acquire veteran reliever Ryan Pressly, who waived his no-trade clause, from Houston Astros The 20-year-old Bello went 4-5 with a 3.21 ERA in 22 starts for Class A Myrtle Beach last year.

5 days ago · CHICAGO -- The Cubs have acquired closer Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros. Pressly was to waive his no-trade clause to facilitate the move, and Houston was to send money to help cover his $14 ...

6 days ago · CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a trade for Ryan Pressly, adding the right-hander to the back end of their bullpen in their second major offseason deal with the Houston Astros. Pressly has agreed to waive his no-trade clause, according to a person familiar with the situation, and there is an agreement in place between the teams ...

5 days ago · The Chicago Cubs have made a big move to bolster the back end of their bullpen. They acquired veteran reliever Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros on Sunday, sources confirmed to the Tribune.

2 days ago · By Tuesday, everything was official: Pressly was going to the Cubs in exchange for Minor League pitcher Juan Bello. The Astros agreed to take on $5.5 million of Pressly’s $14 million salary for 2025 (sources told MLB.com) in a move that helped Houston’s payroll situation and answered Chicago’s need for an experienced late-inning arm.