Jacob Webb’s Curveball Comeback | MLB News

Jacob Webb’s transformation from a struggling reliever to a high-leverage Cubs closer is nothing short of electric—he ditched his old sweeper, resurrected a college curveball, and added a nasty slider, turning his entire arsenal upside down. The results? Explosive. His ERA plummets, strikeouts soar, ground balls pile up, and hitters can’t figure him out. Even his fastball and changeup are sharper now, thanks to the chaos his new breaking balls create. Injuries forced him into the spotlight, and he seized it—saving games, dominating late innings, and finally playing the role he was built for. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b87db93936a9b668