Ryan Pressly, Cubs and The Astros

Former Houston Astros' closer Ryan Pressly thanks city for 'unforgettable years' after trade to Cubs
In ad in the Houston Chronicle, Ryan Pressly thanked the city's fans for giving him 'more than I could have ever hoped' as heads to Chicago.
Ryan Pressly Agreed To Be Traded From The Astros To the Cubs For A Price
In order to agree to be traded from the Astros to the Cubs, Ryan Pressly required a bonus equal to the tax difference between playing in Texas and Illinois.
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 win Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 7, 2021, in Houston, Texas. Both are now Cubs.
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 isn’t going to make Astros trade easy with Cubs decision looming
Reports that the Astros wanted to trade Pressly first started trickling out following their wild-card exit and a season where Houston handed the closing job to Josh Hader — their five-year, $95 million signing the previous offseason — and left Pressly to settle into a new role as their setup man.
Chicago Cubs DFA Veteran Pitcher After Ryan Pressly Trade Becomes Official
The Chicago Cubs pulled off their second blockbuster with the Houston Astros of the offseason when they acquired Ryan Pressly in a trade that had plenty of twis
Astros make Ryan Pressly request amid potential Cubs, Tigers trade
The Astros are looking to ship RHP Ryan Pressly to the Cubs or Tigers. They are waiting on Pressly's approval to do so.
Cubs Make Low-Risk, High-Reward Trade For Ryan Pressly
Ryan Pressly had fallen out of favor in Houston after racking up six postseason saves in 2022. The Cubs stepped up for the chance to help him regain his dominance.
Cubs Would Land $19 Million 201-Strikeout Pitcher in 3-Player Trade Concept
The Chicago Cubs have made impactful additions for 2025. They could use another starting pitcher. Is San Diego Padres hurler Michael King a realistic target?
Does Addition of Ryan Pressly Mark the End of the Cubs' Offseason Moves?
Baseball insider Keith Law discusses whether the Cubs are done making moves this offseason after trading for reliever Ryan Pressly.
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“It’s Unfortunate”: 2 x All-Star Ryan Pressly Shares Disappointment Over Surprising Houston Exit
Two-time All-Star and former Houston Astros star Ryan Pressly is now with the Chicago Cubs. The post “It’s Unfortunate”: 2 x ...
Astros GM Dana Brown drops 'fractured' admission on Ryan Pressly relationship
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