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Palencia 'asserts himself' as Cubs closer

May 30, 2025 03:43 PM

Daniel Palencia has four saves in his last four appearances, and James Schiano examines how the 25-year-old flamethrower has officially asserted himself as the Chicago Cubs closer moving forward.

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