Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) underwent an MRI exam on his forearm/biceps on Thursday. He said there was "stuff in there," but he doesn't think he'll need to be out too long. Morrow has been solid for the Cubs in the ninth this year with 22 saves, a 1.47 ERA, 1.08 [...]

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) has been placed on the disabled list with right biceps inflammation. It will be the second time that Morrow will miss time this season. Morrow has been effective when healthy, but injuries have been a big part of his career. Carl Edwards Jr., Pedro Strop, Steve Cishek and Justin Wilson could all see save chances with Morrow sidelined.

This article is the second in our series on trade targets for the second half of the season. Part 1 focused on players generally ranked in the top 50. This installment focuses on offensive players ranked outside the top 50. Part three will focus on pitchers. After that, we'll focus on players to target for specific categories rather than positional improvement. Most of the players below have suffered injuries, uncharacteristically disappointing first halves, or shifts in the prevailing atti[...]

Brandon Morrow closed out a come from behind win on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. The Chicago Cubs are lucky to have Morrow as he has been one of the most consistent pitchers. He struck out one batter in a full inning of work to get his 20th save this season. The game Saturday lowered his ERA to 1.35. His WHIP is all the way down to 0.92. Morrow is one of the more valuable relief pitchers right now.

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (back) has been activated from the disabled list on Wednesday. Morrow missed the minimum amount of time, and the Cubs and fantasy owners are happy to welcome him back. Morrow is having a strong season as a closer for the first time in his career. Fantasy owners need to get Morrow back into their lineups immediately.

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (back) expects to come off of the disabled list on Wednesday. Morrow threw a bullpen session on Monday and should be good to go without a minor league rehabilitation assignment. Morrow has already notched a career-high 16 saves this season and should pick up right where he left off for the competitive Cubs. Unfortunately for those that picked up Pedro Strop when Morrow landed on the DL, the Cubs haven't had a save chance since Morrow went down with his injury.

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (back) will throw a bullpen session on Monday. Morrow is eligible to be activated on Wednesday, but it is unclear at this time if he will return then. The Cubs bullpen has struggled of late and could use the help of Morrow. There should be a clearer timetable on Morrow's return after the Cubs see how he feels after his bullpen session.

Busy bullpen week this time, with big names going on the disabled list and of course committees taking shape, not to mention a big name switching teams early in the summer. Hunter Strickland punched his way out of the ninth inning in San Francisco, Brandon Morrow dressed his way out of the ninth in Chicago, and Kelvin Herrera made his way east to the nation's capital. Lots of changes this week and lots of relevant fantasy information. How will the Nationals handle the back of their bullpen? W[...]

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow was placed on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to June 17, with a back injury. Morrow injured his back following the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals. Morrow will be out for at least the next seven days. Pedro Strop could see save opportunities for the time being, as he has a 1.76 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 29 strikeouts in 2018.

Updating a previous report, Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (back) is unavailable for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Cubs are calling the injury back tightness, so it's unclear whether or not this will result in a disabled list stint. Justin [...]