Kevin Gregg, RP, Free Agent

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Cubs | Gregg files for free agency
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:38:53 -0800

Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. He qualifies as a Type A free agent.

Cubs | Gregg wants to close next season
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:34:28 -0700

The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg wants to stay with the Cubs in 2010 but also wants to be a closer. It's unlikely to happen with the Cubs.

Cubs | Gregg shut down for season
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:27:05 -0700

The Arlington Heights Daily Herald's Bruce Miles reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said RP Kevin Gregg (ribcage) has been shut down for the rest of the season because of "cracked cartilage" in the rib cage, near to where it connects to the breastbone.

Cubs | Gregg unlikely to return next year
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:01:25 -0700

Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Cubs are unlikely to re-sign RP Kevin Gregg in the offseason.

Cubs | Gregg throws side session Saturday
Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:46:06 -0700

Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg (ribcage) threw a side session Saturday, Sept. 26. It is not known when he will be able to pitch again.

Cubs | Gregg dealing with injury
Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:26:09 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg (rib) is dealing with mild inflammation on the left side of his rib joint, according to manager Lou Piniella.

Nationals | May make changes to bullpen in offseason
Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:47:31 -0700

Mark Zuckerman, of The Washington Times, reports the Washington Nationals do not sound content with heading into the 2010 with their current bullpen configuration. "I still think it's a major point of emphasis for us in the offseason," general manager Mike Rizzo said. "We've gotten better, and we've kind of revamped the bullpen. I think we've got many more capable, keepable parts in the bullpen than we did in the beginning of the season. But certainly not satisfied with it, no." The team could look at potential free agents such as Boston Red Sox RP Billy Wagner, Atlanta Braves RP Mike Gonzalez and Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg. RPs Sean Burnett and Tyler Clippard are likely to be the only members of the bullpen that are guaranteed jobs for next year.

Cubs | Marmol named closer
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:06:13 -0700

Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs RP Carlos Marmol has been named the team's closer, replacing RP Kevin Gregg.

Cubs | Shaking things up in the bullpen
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:20:32 -0700

Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella hinted that CL Kevin Gregg could be replaced as closer after he blew his sixth save Monday, Aug. 17. Piniella is expected to make an announcement Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Cubs | Gregg tipping pitches?
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:19:51 -0700

Dave van Dyck, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg thinks he may have been tipping his pitches during two blown saves against the Florida Marlins. "Rumor had it that I was tipping my pitches," Gregg said. "So I made an adjustment to that."

Cubs | Gregg records save Saturday
Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:03:39 -0700

Chicago Cubs CL Kevin Gregg earned his 22nd save of the season Saturday, Aug. 8, against the Colorado Rockies, according to The Associated Press. In one inning of work, he struck out one batter.

Cubs | Gregg, Marmol to receive Tuesday off
Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:35:22 -0700

Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs RPs Kevin Gregg and Carlos Marmol will both receive the night off Tuesday, Aug. 4. RP Angel Guzman will receive a chance to close out the game if the situation arises.

Cubs | Marmol could close again Tuesday
Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:36:18 -0700

The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs RP Carlos Marmol could serve as the closer again Tuesday, Aug. 4, after picking up his fourth save the night before. CL Kevin Gregg (arm) has a tired arm and could receive the day off again.

Cubs | Gregg sits Monday, may be out Tuesday
Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:06:57 -0700

According to The Arlington Heights Daily Herald, Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella sat CL Kevin Gregg Monday, Aug. 3, and he may do so again Tuesday, Aug. 4, to help him through a rough spot. "He has a little bit of a tired arm," Piniella said. "There's no pain in any particular area but just achy. What I'm going to do is talk to him and if that's the case, we can stay away from him."

Cubs | Gregg to remain closer
Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:25:05 -0700

Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said he has not been thinking of removing RP Kevin Gregg from the closer's role.

Cubs | Gregg blows it
Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:18:50 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs CL Kevin Gregg allowed two solo home runs in the bottom of the ninth Sunday, Aug. 2, to blow the save and lose the game against the Florida Marlins.

Cubs | Gregg blows save but records win Saturday
Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:26:28 -0700

Chicago Cubs CL Kevin Gregg allowed three runs on four hits over one inning Saturday, Aug. 1, against the Florida Marlins, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out two. Gregg blew his fourth save of the year, but earned the win, improving to 4-2 on the season.

Cubs | Gregg being rested
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:49:54 -0700

Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg (rest) has been resting Monday, July 27, and Tuesday, July 28, and is physically fine, according to manager Lou Piniella. Gregg had pitched in seven of the team's first 10 games following the All-Star break.

Cubs | Gregg records save Wednesday
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:02:59 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg recorded four outs for his 19th save of the season Wednesday, July 22.

Cubs | Gregg earns save Saturday
Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:33:59 -0700

Chicago Cubs CL Kevin Gregg tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings Saturday, July 18, against the Washington Nationals, to earn his 18th save of the season, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out none.

Cubs | Gregg earns save Friday
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:16:42 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg earned his 17th save in 20 chances Friday, July 17.

Cubs | Gregg picks up save Saturday
Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:08:35 -0700

Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg pitched one-third of an inning Saturday, July 11, to pick up his 16th save of the season.

Cubs | Gregg earns 15th save Monday
Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:51:23 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs CL Kevin Gregg struck out one and gave up one hit over one inning Monday, July 6, to earn his 15th save of the year.

Cubs | Gregg picks up save Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:38:10 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg picked up his 14th save in 17 chances Wednesday, July 1.

Cubs | Gregg earns save Monday
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:45:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs CL Kevin Gregg struck out one over one inning Monday, June 29, to earn his 13th save of the year.

Cubs | Gregg earns save Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:34:20 -0700

Chicago Cubs CL Kevin Gregg earned his 12th save of the season Friday, June 26, against the Chicago White Sox, according to The Associated Press. In one inning of work, he walked one and struck out two.

Cubs | Gregg earns 11th save Sunday
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:57:52 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs CL Kevin Gregg stuck out one while pitching 2/3 innings to pick up his 11th save of the year Sunday, June 21.

Cubs | Gregg records win Thursday
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:47:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg (1-1) recorded the win with a scoreless ninth inning Thursday, June 18.

Cubs | Gregg earns save Friday
Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:49:48 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg earned his 10th save in 12 chances Friday, June 5.

Cubs | Gregg picks up save Wednesday
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:22:01 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg picked up his ninth save in 11 chances Wednesday, June 3.

Cubs | Gregg blows save
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:40:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs CL Kevin Gregg blew his second save Tuesday, June 2.

Cubs | Gregg earns save Friday
Fri, 29 May 2009 15:06:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg earned his eighth save in nine chances Friday, May 29.

Cubs | Gregg records save Wednesday
Wed, 27 May 2009 14:27:35 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg recorded his seventh save in eighth chances Wednesday, May 27.

Cubs | Gregg still team’s closer
Mon, 18 May 2009 17:04:23 -0700

Dave van Dyck, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said CL Kevin Gregg will remain the team's closer. Piniella said, "We've got our plan set and, barring an injury, we're going to stay the way we are. We talked a week or 10 days ago about really concentrating on putting a good bullpen together and we're starting to do that."

Cubs | Gregg OK after being hit by line drive Saturday
Sun, 17 May 2009 13:37:00 -0700

Chicago Cubs CL Kevin Gregg (hand) was hit in the right hand by a line drive off the bat of Houston Astros OF Hunter Pence Saturday, May 16, according to Carrie Muskat of MLB.com. Manager Lou Piniella said the injury was not serious, even though a distinct red mark remained on Gregg's arm, and added that he would be available to pitch Sunday, May 17.

Cubs | Gregg struggles Saturday
Sat, 16 May 2009 17:07:37 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs CL Kevin Gregg allowed four runs on four hits without recording an out Saturday, May 16.

Cubs | Gregg records save Wednesday
Wed, 06 May 2009 21:27:49 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg pitched a perfect ninth inning Wednesday, May 6, for his fifth save of the season.

Cubs | Gregg, Marmol not available Tuesday
Tue, 05 May 2009 10:28:14 -0700

Chris De Luca, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs RPs Kevin Gregg and Carlos Marmol will not be available Tuesday, May 5, because of their heavy workloads recently.

Cubs | Gregg picks up save Monday
Mon, 04 May 2009 20:38:16 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg picked up his fourth save in five chances Monday, May 4.

Cubs | Gregg records save Friday
Fri, 01 May 2009 15:24:16 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg allowed a run before recording his second save of the season Friday, May 1.

Cubs | Gregg expects velocity to improve
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:06:19 -0700

Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg (knee) expects his velocity to rise as his knee improves and the season wares on.

Cubs | Gregg is the closer, says Piniella
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:39:06 -0700

The Arlington Heights Daily Herald reports Chicago Cubs CL Kevin Gregg is the team's closer, according to manager Lou Piniella. Gregg even said it would take time to come back from offseason knee surgery. "Coming out here the first part of spring training was a battle to understand the ins and outs of my knee, how it was going to react the first time being out on the mound ... and now the intensity of the regular season," Gregg said.

Cubs | Gregg having knee issues
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:15:05 -0700

The Arlington Daily Herald's Bruce Miles reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said the team's trainers told him that CL Kevin Gregg's (knee) left knee tightens when he's on the bench. Piniella said he won't use Gregg in the eighth inning again.

Cubs | Marmol earns save Saturday; Gregg remains regular closer
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:10:41 -0700

Chicago Cubs RP Carlos Marmol earned his first save of the season Saturday, April 11, against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to The Associated Press. He allowed one hit and struck out two batters in one inning of work. Manager Lou Piniella said CL Kevin Gregg remains his closer, but he did not want to warm up both Gregg and Marmol in case the game went extra innings.

Cubs | Gregg blows save Friday
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:54:53 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg blew a save against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, April 10.

Cubs | Gregg named closer
Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:39:42 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella has named RP Kevin Gregg the team's closer. Gregg beat out RP Carlos Marmol for the job.

Cubs | To name closer Sunday
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:49:30 -0700

Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella promised to name his closer Sunday, March 29. The competition is between RPs Carlos Marmol and Kevin Gregg.

Cubs | To announce closer soon
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:23:17 -0700

Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Cubs will name their closer by this weekend, according to manager Lou Piniella. RPs Carlos Marmol and Kevin Gregg are currently vying for the job.

Cubs | Gregg impresses Piniella
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:15:51 -0800

The Chicago Tribune's Dave Van Dyck is reporting Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg, who is battling RP Carlos Marmol for the closer's role, has made an impression on manager Lou Piniella. Gregg pitched a scoreless inning Thursday, March 5. "He is throwing the ball good," Piniella said. "I'll tell you what, he's a tough kid, he's a competitor. He has good stuff."

Cubs | Marmol to pitch in WBC
Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:03:35 -0800

Contrary to previous reports, Chicago Cubs RP Carlos Marmol has decided to pitch for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, according to The Associated Press. He will pitch for the Cubs Monday, March 2 before leaving for the WBC the following day. Manager Lou Piniella said he was fine with the decision, and added that it will not affect the competition between Marmol and RP Kevin Gregg for the closer's role.