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The Latest Breaking News from Nelson Velázquez

Cubs fall to Marlins, but Nelson Velazquez holds on to roster spot as team reinstates Cody Bellinger

In a corresponding move, the Cubs designated catcher Luis Torrens for assignment.

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Dansby Swanson hits first home run as a Cub in 5-2 win vs. Padres

Defense also took center stage in the Cubs’ victory Thursday.

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Cubs reinstate left-hander Brandon Hughes, option outfielder Nelson Velazquez

Velazquez could be back on the active roster soon.

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Outfielder Seiya Suzuki activated from IL, hits one of Cubs’ five homers in season debut

In a corresponding move, the Cubs optioned utility player Miles Mastrobuoni to Triple-A Iowa.

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Nelson Velázquez’s first career grand slam powers Cubs to comeback win vs. Mariners

Velázquez went 3-for-4 Tuesday.

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Cubs recall outfielder Nelson Velazquez, option pitcher Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa before series opener vs. Mariners

Velazquez had hit three home runs in eight games at Iowa to start the season.

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Cubs’ latest camp cuts include Nelson Velazquez, David Bote, Matt Mervis

The Cubs reduced their spring training roster to 41 players.

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‘Moving underwater’: Cubs’ Justin Steele fights control issues vs. Padres

In three innings, he allowed five walks — including three in a row in the second inning — and four hits. He still managed to limit the Padres to one run.

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Puerto Rico 4-5 Mexico: World Baseball Classic quarter-finals – as it happened

Rolling report: Mexico won 5-4 over Puerto Rico at Miami’s LoanDepot Park to reach the semi-finals of the World Baseball Classic

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Cubs Opening Day roster projection with two weeks left in spring training

Cubs manager David Ross said he and president of baseball operation Jed Hoyer have thrown around some thoughts but haven’t had serious roster conversations yet.

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Cubs’ spring-training camp thins as WBC participants leave for tournament

Before leaving to join Team Israel, Cubs prospect Matt Mervis shared why this WBC means so much to him.

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Seiya Suzuki, Marcus Stroman headline Cubs named to World Baseball Classic rosters

Five players on the Cubs 40-man roster and several top prospects were included on WBC rosters,

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Cubs’ Nelson Velazquez takes stock of Hurricane Fiona’s devastation in Puerto Rico

The hurricane made landfall Sunday, but Velazquez said his family in Puerto Rico is safe.

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Jason Heyward’s Cubs teammates express appreciation: ‘Incredibly generous person’

The Cubs and Heyward plan to part ways this offseason.

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Cubs’ Willson Contreras emotional contemplating possible last homestand at Wrigley

Contreras said the past couple days have been “tough,” as the trade deadline nears.

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3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies, including hope for Kyle Hendricks and Nelson Velázquez’s power

PHILADELPHIA — Wins always lighten the mood in the clubhouse.

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Cubs rookie Nelson Velazquez showing off ‘thump’ with extended stay in majors

Velazquez recorded six RBI in the Cubs’ back-to-back victories Friday and Saturday against the Phillies.

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Cubs’ David Ross on David Robertson’s blown save vs. Brewers: ‘Nobody’s perfect’

Reliever David Robertson walked in the tying run in the ninth inning of the Cubs’ 5-2 extra-innings loss to the Brewers on Monday.

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Cubs’ Willson Contreras clutch in victory vs. Cardinals, ‘relaxed’ as trade deadline looms

Contreras had three RBI and drove in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning Sunday.

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Cubs option Adrian Sampson to trim roster to 13-pitcher limit, recall Nelson Velazquez

MLB and the players’ union twice pushed back the 13-pitcher limit amid injury concerns coming out of a short spring training.

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Cubs activate Jason Heyward, place Drew Smyly on the 15-day IL

The Cubs also activated reliever Michael Rucker from the IL and optioned outfielder Nelson Velázquez to Triple-A.

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‘Like a brother’: Cubs doubleheader vs. Brewers features MLB debuts, reunions

Nelson Velázquez and Christopher Morel, who both made their MLB debuts this month, have been teammates since 2018.

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Cubs doubleheader vs. Brewers filled with MLB debuts, Jonathan Villar to IL

The Cubs called up Matt Swarmer, Nelson Velázquez and Anderson Espinoza for the double-header Monday.

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