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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / 4 hours ago
Cubs Activate Cody Bellinger, Option Alexander Canario, Recall Keegan Thompson, Place Daniel Palencia on IL 
See below for press release with more info. The Chicago Cubs today activated outfielder Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list and placed right-handed pitcher Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
Keegan Thompson News / Bleacher Nation / 4 hours ago
Keegan Thompson is at Wrigley Field, So Apparently a Move is Coming
It's fine that Keegan Thompson is back, but who is hurt?
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / 2 hours ago
Justin Steele Is Back: Keegan Thompson Optioned to Triple-A Iowa
The Chicago Cubs officially announced that Justin Steele has been activated from the injured list. Keegan Thompson has been sent to Triple-A Iowa as the corresponding move.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / April 16
Interesting Night from Fill-In, Multi-Inning Closer Keegan Thompson
Keegan Thompson helped save the day last night for the Cubs.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / April 13
Keegan Thompson Came Back and Delivered (Some Small Red Flags, But Mostly Good Stuff)
Keegan Thompson had a great 2024 debut last night against the Seattle Mariners.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 12
Cubs Adding Keegan Thompson to Roster, and More Team Notes
On Thursday's off day, the Chicago Cubs sent RHP Jose Cuas down to Triple-A Iowa after a brutal start to the 2024 season. However, a corresponding move was not made at the time of the demotion.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / March 18
Cubs Option Thompson, Mervis to AAA as Spring Roster Trimmed to 42
Sunday saw the Cubs reduce their spring roster from 47 to 42 players as they creep closer to identifying the 26 men who will break camp for Arlington in 10 days.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 13
Baseball history unpacked, March 13
A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Not much happened, but what did happen was important. Happy birthday to current Cubs Mark Leiter Jr.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / September 29
Cubs Activate Adbert Alzolay, Option Keegan Thompson
The Chicago Cubs have their backs against the wall. After being swept by the NL-best Atlanta Braves, the Cubs no longer control their own fate. They'll need to likely sweep the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend and hope for some help from the Pittsburgh Pirates, who play host to the Miami Marlins, if they expect to make the MLB postseason.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 23
Cubs roster move: Brad Boxberger to injured list, Keegan Thompson recalled
Roster Jenga continues. The Cubs today placed right-handed pitcher Brad Boxberger on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to September 22) with a right forearm strain and recalled right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson from Triple-A Iowa.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / September 8
Cubs Activate Brad Boxberger, Send Keegan Thompson to Iowa
The Chicago Cubs are shuffling their bullpen as they open the second game of their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. According to the team, RHP Brad Boxberger is back and has been activated from the 60-day IL.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / August 24
Report: Cubs Recall RHP Keegan Thompson From Triple-A to Bolster Bullpen
The Chicago Cubs are looking for a boost to their struggling bullpen and hope they have found it in right-hander Keegan Thompson. The Cubs are recalling
Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / April 5, 2023
Cubs Promising Reliever Silencing Doubters Early On
Much of the discussion surrounding Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Keegan Thompson in MLB Spring Training was about his velocity or lack thereof. The 28-year-old got a late start to the Cactus League schedule, knowing his role this season was strictly going to be from the bullpen.
Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / March 21, 2023
Is It Time for the Cubs to Panic About Thompson's Velocity Drop?
Something is up with Keegan Thompson. The Chicago Cubs reliever's velocity has been noticeably down in MLB Spring Training. BleacherNation's Bryan Smith was tracking the velocity of his pitches in his March 19th outing: To the unsuspecting eye, Thompson is fine.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 22, 2022
Cubs, LHP Drew Smyly agree to two-year deal
The Cubs are bringing back Drew Smyly, agreeing with the free-agent starter on a two-year deal. It’s reportedly a $19MM guarantee for the Frontline client. Smyly will make successive salaries of $8MM and $8.5MM, and the contract contains at least a $2.5MM buyout on a $10MM mutual option for the 2025 campaign.
MLB News / Sportsnaut / December 7, 2022
Cubs sign Jameson Taillon to $68M contract
Just hours after landing former NL MVP Cody Bellinger on a team-friendly contract, the Chicago Cubs have struck again on the MLB free-agent market.
Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / October 21, 2022
Cubs Season in Review: Keegan Thompson
Just two years removed from being drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the third round of the 2017 MLB Amateur Draft, Keegan Thompson's career had all but sputtered out. In 2019 Thompson was an injury-prone wreck, struggled to make starts as a 24-year-old in Double-A.
Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / September 20, 2022
Report: Cubs Starter Thompson to be Activated This Week
A 26-year-old minor leaguer, few knew the name Keegan Thompson at the start of the 2021 season. Drafted in the third round of the 2017 MLB Draft, Thompson's name was spoken by Chicago Cubs talent evaluators, insiders and few others.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19, 2022
Brewers planning to activate Aaron Ashby to start Tuesday's game
Ashby went on the IL Aug. 22 due to shoulder inflammation and will now return after just under a month.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 20, 2022
Cubs place P Keegan Thompson (back) on 15-day IL
The Chicago Cubs placed Keegan Thompson on the 15-day injured list and recalled fellow right-hander Anderson Espinoza from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday. The Cubs did not specify the injury for Thompson, but he reportedly has tightness in his lower back.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 14, 2022
Cubs send Keegan Thompson in search of sweep over Reds
The visiting Chicago Cubs seek their first three-game road sweep of the Cincinnati Reds in four years when the two teams conclude their three-game series Sunday.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 9, 2022
Keegan Thompson pitches Cubs past skidding Nationals
Keegan Thompson allowed one run over six solid innings as the Chicago Cubs handed the visiting Washington Nationals their sixth consecutive defeat with a 6-3 win on Monday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 11, 2022
Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson suspended three games for throwing at Andrew McCutchen
Earlier in the Cubs' 9-0 win on Saturday, Chicago's Ian Happ and Willson Contreras were both hit by pitches. Thompson hit McCutchen in the eighth inning, causing both benches to clear.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11, 2022
Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson suspended three games
Major League Baseball announced that Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson has been suspended three games;
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4, 2021
Cubs activate Willson Contreras, place Keegan Thompson on 10-day IL
The Cubs have activated Willson Contreras from the injured list, and in a corresponding move, they have placed Keegan Thompson on the 10-day IL with right shoulder inflammation.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26, 2021
Watch: Cody Bellinger beats Cubs with walk-off home run
It was Bellinger’s third career walk-off home run.
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