Jacob Zanolla

5 days ago | cubsinsider.com | Jacob Zanolla

The Cubs are once again mixing up the bullpen, with Michael Fulmer making his return to Chicago. In a corresponding move, Nate Pearson has once again been optioned to Iowa. Today’s roster update presented by @NuveenInv: pic.twitter.com/tIxMpapiRL— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June 23, 2025Pearson only made one start in his return with the Cubs, throwing two innings and giving up five earned runs. He was great in Iowa for the Triple-A squad, but still can’t seem to figure it out in the big leagues.

5 days ago | cubsinsider.com | Jacob Zanolla

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1 week ago | cubsinsider.com | Jacob Zanolla

Ian Happ made history on Saturday afternoon, hitting his second home run of the day. Happ has now gone deep in three straight games, with eight home runs in his last 15 games. He led off the bottom of the first inning with a solo home run, giving the Cubs an early 1-0 lead. LEAD OFF HOMER. VOTE HAPP. pic.twitter.com/EIkqrid4AA— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June 21, 2025Happ’s 161st home run in a Cubs uniform came in the second inning. This officially puts him above Kris Bryant for home runs as a Cub.

1 week ago | cubsinsider.com | Jacob Zanolla

Shōta Imanaga hasn’t pitched since May 4th, having been on the Injured List with a hamstring injury. He made his final rehab start on Friday night, putting up fantastic results that signal his imminent return to the big leagues. Shota Imanaga during Friday's rehab start 👏4.1 IP | 8 K | 0 ER | 72 pitches pic.twitter.com/5aGiFPaT2Z— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) June 21, 2025With Imanaga almost back, the rotation will have to be moved around.

1 week ago | cubsinsider.com | Jacob Zanolla

The Génesis Cabrera experiment has come to an end. After allowing a three-run home run in his second straight appearance, the Cubs have designated him for assignment. Cabrera posted an 8.68 ERA during his time in Chicago, allowing four home runs over nine outings. His 2.65 HR/9 could only last so long on a major league roster, although we’ll see if he lands somewhere else after his departure from the Cubs. As the corresponding move, Nate Pearson is back in the big leagues.