Ryan Pressly, Cubs and Houston Astros

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,
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.
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 North? Ryan Pressly would love to have Alex Bregman join him and Kyle Tucker with Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have traded for Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly from the Astros and are one of possible teams for Alex Bregman in free agency.
Cubs finalize trade with Astros for reliever Ryan Pressly
The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher Juan Bello.
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.
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.
Former Astros closer Ryan Pressly reportedly waives no-trade clause, clearing path for trade to Cubs
HOUSTON — Former Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly has reportedly waived his no-trade clause, clearing the way with a deal with the Chicago Cubs. The news was reported by Jeff Passan with ESPN, MLB Network's Jon Heyman and Bob Nightengale with USA Today. The deal is pending a physical.
MLB Shocker as Houston Astros Trade Ryan Pressly to Cubs While Alex Bregman’s Future Hangs in the Balance
The Houston Astros just shook up MLB with a blockbuster trade, sending veteran closer Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league pitcher Juan Bello and cash considerations. This move isn't just about bolstering the Cubs' bullpen—it could be the key to the Astros’ potential reunion with Alex Bregman.
Ryan Pressly had ‘fractured’ relationship with Astros GM long before Cubs trade
The Astros-Ryan Pressly divorce may have been in the works since last winter. Houston general manager Dana Brown admitted Tuesday that his relationship with the closer “took a slightly different turn” when the franchise signed Josh Hader to a five-year,
Astros GM Dana Brown details “fracture” in relationship with ex-reliever Ryan Pressly
Pressly never aired any grievances publicly and continued to serve as a model teammate throughout his uneven 2024 season.
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 ...
Astros GM: Ryan Pressly Relationship Was Fractured After Josh Hader Contract
Ryan Pressly will suit up for the Chicago Cubs this year after spending seven seasons with the Houston Astros. Per The ...
Cubs Predicted To Pair $4.5 Million Pitcher Alongside Ryan Pressly
The Chicago Cubs could turn to free agency to boost their bullpen after swinging a blockbuster trade for Ryan Pressly.