On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs will finish their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park
They are looking to go for the sweep after winning each of the first two games
Most recently, the Cubs won by a score of 11-0 on Saturday
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Chicago Cubs Announce Daniel Palencia News
GettyDaniel Palencia #48 of the Chicago Cubs looks on against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on April 17, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois
During their series with the Pirates, the Cubs announced the latest update on Daniel Palencia
He has been out of action since June 15
MLB.comwrote(on July 24): ” Resumed a throwing program (plyo ball work) on June 29. Moved rehab to Arizona, but had not made much progress, per manager Craig Counsell, until July 24 when he was said to have âa good day.â Could be closer to throwing live BP.”
Before getting hurt, Palencia had gone 2-1 with a 2.70 ERA in 19 games (with three saves)
GettyDaniel Palencia #48 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates the save against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on August 20, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois
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Palencia is in the middle of his fourth season in the MLB (all with the Cubs)
The 26-year-old is coming off a year where he had 2.91 ERA with 22 saves in 54 games
He is a very valuable pitcher for the Cubs
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GettyJames Triantos #5 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates at first base with first base coach Jose Javier #65 after hitting a single for his first MLB hit during the eighth inning of his Major League debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on July 25, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Cubs come into Sunday as the second-place team in the National League Central with a 59-45 record in 104 games
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They have won seven out of their last ten games (and are 29-23 in 52 games on the road)
After the Pirates, the Cubs will visit the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday
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