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12:01 PM - Steve Cishek (Wsh) (1-2) picked up the win Sunday against Atlanta, working 1.2 scoreless innings of relief without allowing a hit or a walk and striking out two.
10:50 AM - Steve Cishek (Wsh) gave up one hit and struck out two in a scoreless sixth inning Sunday to record his fifth hold of the season in a loss to Atlanta.
11:03 AM - Steve Cishek (Wsh) walked one and struck out three over 1.1 scoreless innings Friday to record his fourth hold of the season in a win over the Brewers.
12:03 PM - Steve Cishek (Wsh) gave up a hit and struck out two over 1.1 scoreless innings Sunday to record his third hold of the season in a win over the Giants.
10:31 AM - Steve Cishek (Wsh) (0-1) was charged with a blown save and the loss Sunday against the Pirates, coughing up three runs on three hits and a walk while recording only one out.
9:16 PM - Steve Cishek (Wsh) was ejected from Friday's game against the Mets in the top of the fifth inning after he hit Francisco Lindor in the head with a pitch, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
10:28 AM - Steve Cishek (Wsh) signed a one-year contract with the Nationals on Saturday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
2:33 PM - Steve Cishek (LAA) picked up a hold against the White Sox on Wednesday, striking out three and allowing two hits in one scoreless inning.
4:08 PM - Steve Cishek (LAA) earned a hold against Texas on Friday, pitching a scoreless inning during which he walked one batter and struck out two.
8:36 PM - Steve Cishek (LAA) was reinstated from the bereavement list Thursday.
8:26 PM - Steve Cishek (LAA) was placed on the bereavement list Friday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
9:35 AM - Steve Cishek (LAA) (0-1) allowed three runs on one hit and two walks while failing to record an out as he took the loss Monday against the Athletics.
1:00 PM - Steve Cishek (LAA) gave up one hit and struck out one over a scoreless one-third of an inning to earn a hold against Baltimore on Saturday.
2:00 PM - Steve Cishek (LAA) pitched one inning against Seattle on Sunday, allowing three runs on two hits and three walks while striking out one. He did not factor in the decision.
10:54 PM - Steve Cishek (LAA) Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic with Los Angeles on Monday.
7:47 AM - Steve Cishek (Hou) allowed one hit and struck out two over one scoreless inning in Sunday's spring game against the Marlins.
1:56 PM - Steve Cishek (Hou) has allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out six over 3.2 spring innings.
7:46 AM - Steve Cishek (Hou) gave up back-to-back-to-back home runs in Monday's spring game against Washington, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
8:08 AM - Steve Cishek (Hou) identified a flaw last season that led to his 5.40 ERA over 20 innings, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
5:20 PM - Steve Cishek (Hou) signed with the Astros as a non-roster invitee Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
1:21 PM - Steve Cishek (CWS) was designated for assignment Thursday.
8:10 AM - Steve Cishek (CWS) allowed a run on three hits and hit a batter over one inning in Monday's 6-4 win over the Brewers.
7:30 AM - Steve Cishek (CWS) is working out at home, using a mound he ordered, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
1:06 PM - Steve Cishek (CWS) signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the White Sox on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
8:22 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) (hip) was activated off the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Giants, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
7:56 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) (hip) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Giants, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
11:52 AM - Steve Cishek (ChC) (hip) said he felt pain free and ready to return to action following a Saturday bullpen session, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
4:57 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) (hip) will throw another bullpen session in Pittsburgh over the weekend, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
4:16 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to left hip inflammation, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
10:50 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) (1-4) allowed one run over 1.1 innings to take the loss Sunday against the Dodgers. He gave up one hit and a walk, while striking out one.
8:24 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) (knee) is available to pitch Friday against the Dodgers if needed, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
7:25 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) (knee) said after Wednesday's win over the Rockies he should be good to go in a day or two, jJesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
3:12 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) was diagnosed with a right knee bone bruise, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
2:02 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) was carted off the field during pregame warmups Wednesday after a ball hit him in the right shin, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
11:41 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) allowed a run on two hits in an inning of work but was able to secure the save in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Rockies. He struck out two.
3:29 AM - Steve Cishek (ChC) struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his fifth save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Astros.
7:34 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) allowed two runs without recording an out to blow a save in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Reds.
2:58 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) time as the Cubs' primary closer could soon be coming to an end, as Pedro Strop (hamstring) could be activated from the 10-day injured list as early Sunday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
8:37 AM - Steve Cishek (ChC) covered 2.1 innings en route to recording his fourth save of the season in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Nationals. He ceded one hit and struck out two.
10:18 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) retired the final two hitters of Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Reds to earn the save.
11:53 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) needed only six pitches to complete a clean ninth inning and pick up the save in a 4-1 victory over Milwaukee on Sunday.
11:41 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) (1-1) pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts to earn the win Tuesday against the Marlins.
2:51 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) tossed 1.1 scoreless innings and struck out two en route to recording his first save of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Mariners. He gave up one hit and one walk in the 22-pitch appearance.
5:54 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) returned from illness to record one out Saturday against the Rockies, allowing five runs on five hits and a walk.
1:15 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) (illness) is scheduled to pitch in Saturday's game against the Rockies, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
2:49 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) is dealing with an illness, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
10:48 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) injuries to Brandon Morrow (elbow) and Pedro Strop (hamstring), Cishek could be in line to earn save chances to begin the season as Carl Edwards seems locked into a setup role, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
7:09 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) retired the only batter he faced to pick up his fourth save of the season Saturday against the Reds.
9:11 AM - Steve Cishek (ChC) picked up his 23rd hold of the season by recording the final out of the sixth inning Thursday against the Nationals.
7:31 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) (4-1) picked up the win Monday against the Mets despite allowing a solo home run in his inning of work. He struck out one.
6:03 AM - Steve Cishek (ChC) recorded one out via strikeout and picked up his 19th hold of the season in Friday's 1-0 win over the Pirates.
6:17 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) pitched a scoreless seventh inning in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Pirates to record his 18th hold of the season.
3:20 AM - Steve Cishek (ChC) earned the save Tuesday, firing a scoreless inning against the Giants.
7:47 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) (2-0) recorded the win Thursday against the Dodgers by tossing 1.2 scoreless innings of relief. He gave up a walk and struck out one.
4:56 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) Cubs will utilize the best matchups in the ninth inning with Brandon Morrow (back) on the 10-day DL, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports, which figures to put Cishek in the mix for saves in the near future.
5:55 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) and fellow picher Brian Duensing both appeared in left field in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers, though neither player had a fielding chance, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
8:06 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) recorded the save in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Pirates by tossing a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout.
7:08 AM - Steve Cishek (ChC) recorded his fifth hold of the season in Friday's win over the Mets, retiring a single batter via strikeout.
6:36 PM - Steve Cishek (ChC) tossed 1.2 perfect innings in Sunday's loss to the White Sox with three strikeouts.
5:08 AM - Steve Cishek (ChC) has agreed to a two-year deal with the Cubs, pending a physical, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
8:53 AM - Steve Cishek (TB) notched his 14th hold in Friday's 13-6 extra-inning loss to the Red Sox, firing a clean seventh inning.
6:51 AM - Steve Cishek (TB) (3-1) fired a scoreless two-thirds of an inning in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jays, issuing one walk.
7:15 AM - Steve Cishek (TB) logged his seventh hold in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Astros, allowing a hit over two-thirds scoreless innings.
9:29 AM - Steve Cishek (TB) (2-1) pitched 1.2 scoreless innings in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Yankees, recording a strikeout.
9:38 AM - Steve Cishek (TB) is unlikely to be available for Friday's game against the Yankees after being dealt to the Rays on Friday morning, but should be active out of the bullpen Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
7:17 AM - Steve Cishek (TB) Mariners traded Cishek to the Rays on Friday for pitcher Erasmo Ramirez, Bob Dutton of Tacoma News Tribune reports.
7:28 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) fired 1.1 scoreless innings in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Red Sox, allowing a walk and recording a strikeout.
10:27 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) earned his fourth hold in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Angels, firing a scoreless two-thirds of an inning.
9:57 PM - Steve Cishek (Sea) threw a perfect inning with two strikeouts against the Tigers on Thursday for his first save of the season.
11:57 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (1-1) gave up a hit and recorded a strikeout over a scoreless inning in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Tigers.
8:02 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) fired a scoreless ninth inning in Monday's 14-3 win over the Twins in which he recorded a strikeout.
8:00 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) notched his second hold in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Rockies, firing a scoreless 1.2 innings.
8:30 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) was charged with his first blown save of the season in Tuesday's loss to the A's. He gave up three runs on two hits (including a home run) and one walk in one-third of an inning.
2:59 PM - Steve Cishek (Sea) could see save chances with Edwin Diaz removed from the closer role Tuesday, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.
8:21 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) made his 2017 debut in Monday's 6-5 win over the Athletics, getting one out in the eighth inning.
1:36 PM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Monday.
2:58 PM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) fired a scoreless inning in Triple-A Tacoma's 8-2 win over Round Rock on Thursday, walking one and striking out two. He was credited with the victory.
3:48 PM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) is set for a rehab appearance Thursday and could rejoin the club as soon as next week, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
6:19 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) returned to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday after taking a break for the last week to work on his delivery, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
2:47 PM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) will begin a rehab assignment next week, MLB.com's Greg Johns reports.
3:40 PM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
3:43 PM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) threw a bullpen session Tuesday with pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre in hopes of fixing his mechanical issues, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.
7:19 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) will pitch for the second straight day during his Thursday rehab outing, Shannon Drayer of MyNorthwest.com reports.
7:36 PM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) came out of Friday's abbreviated rehab stint without physical setbacks but is still dealing with straightening out his mechanics, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. " wasn't as sharp as he'd been previously," manager Scott Servais said. "He felt fine. I just think the release point, it wasn't coming out great. But nothing physical at all, it was more of a mechanical thing."
1:28 PM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) started for Triple-A Tacoma on Friday versus El Paso, pitching a scoreless two-thirds of an inning and giving up one hit and two walks, Bob Dutton of The News Tribune reports.
9:27 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) shifted his rehab assignment from Double-A Arkansas to Triple-A Tacoma, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
7:07 PM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) pitched a scoreless first inning in a rehab start for Double-A Arkansas on Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. "The numbers were good," manager Scott Servais said of the report he got from Arkansas manager Daren Brown. "He threw the ball well and felt good coming out of it. He won't pitch tomorrow. He'll have a day or two down and then maybe get back to back outings in at the Double or Triple A level based on where the schedules are at."
11:16 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) will report to Double-A Arkansas to begin his rehab assignment this week, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.
3:06 PM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) is expected to head out on a minor league rehab assignment in the next few days, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
3:14 PM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) will throw live batting practice at the Mariners' spring training facilities in Arizona on Friday, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.
2:11 PM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.
9:35 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, his third since undergoing surgery, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
8:10 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) threw off a mound Monday and is hopeful to be available for the Mariners by mid-April, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.
4:12 PM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) is scheduled to throw his second bullpen session Sunday as he continues to ramp up his throwing program, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
6:54 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) threw 22 pitches at approximately 80 percent strength Thursday during his first workout from a mound since October surgery to repair a torn hip labrum, Bob Dutton of The News Tribune reports.
9:11 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Thursday, MLB.com's Greg Johns reports.
8:03 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session sometime next week, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
6:16 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) is set to play catch on back-to-back days, and he's been cleared to run on a treadmill, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.
7:22 AM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) is playing catch on a regular basis and is "continues to progress' according to manager Scott Servais, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
5:22 PM - Steve Cishek (Sea) (hip) indicated that everything went without a hitch in his second day of throwing Thursday, Owen Perkins of the Mariners' official site reports. "I'm playing catch every other day," said . "I expect to throw again in another two days and keep building up my hip strength."
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