Chicago Cubs

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 26: Manager Joe Maddon of the Chicago Cubs relieves Pedro Strop #46 in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on July 26, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: The bullpen isn’t always mightier

Theo Epstein and the Chicago Cubs are chasing the wrong Tigers

Chicago Cubs: Understanding the Maldonado Trade

Chicago Cubs: Yu Darvish experiencing his own curse with the organization

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox prepares to pitch during the ninth inning of game three of the 2018 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 26, 2018 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs land All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel

ST LOUIS, MO - MAY 31: Matt Carpenter #13 of the St. Louis Cardinals scores a run against Victor Caratini #7 of the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Busch Stadium on May 31, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Cubs vs. Cardinals: The Little Things

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 19: Cody Bellinger #35 of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers stand at first base in the fifth inning at Miller Park on April 19, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

MLB One-Third Mark: Which NL Team Has the Best Lineup?

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 14: Carlos Gonzalez #24 of the Cleveland Indians after scoring on a two run double by Tyler Naquin in the first inning during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on April 14, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by John Sleezer/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs, Carlos Gonzalez Agree to Minor League Deal

ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 02: Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ken Giles (51) throws a pitch during a MLB game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on May 2, 2019 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLB Trade Rumors: Chicago Cubs interested in Ken Giles?

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 14: Julio Urias #7 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 14, 2016 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Dodgers defeated the Yankees 2-0. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Dodgers: Julio Urias Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 12: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs bats in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on May 12, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Why Kris Bryant is on fire for the first time in over a year

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 04: Chicago Cubs Starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) throws during the MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs on April 4, 2019 at SunTrust Park in Atlanta. GA. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

How to Fix Chicago Cubs Starting Pitcher Yu Darvish

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 06: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros walks to the dugout prior to the game against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on April 6, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

MLB week 5 pitching report: Best performance of the week

The Chicago Cubs' Taylor Davis celebrates after hitting a grand slam in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The Cubs won, 6-5. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Taylor Davis enjoys a moment at Wrigley that’s almost fictional

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks, right, is congratulated by teammates after a 4-0 win against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Friday, May 3, 2019. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)

Dissecting Kyle Hendricks’ 81-Pitch Complete Game Shutout

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 03: Kyle Hendricks #28 of the Chicago Cubs delivers the ball in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on May 03, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Kyle Hendricks Tosses Shutout on 81 Pitches

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell addresses the media about his suspension for domestic violence Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 during spring training in Mesa, Ariz. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs keep Addison Russell in minor leagues

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood (32) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: The ballad of Tyler Chatwood

Chicago Cubs pitcher Brandon Morrow in the dugout at Wrigley Field in Chicago on September 15, 2018. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs bullpen gets bad news with Brandon Morrow

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 22: Former Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs on May 22, 2017, at Wrigley Field, in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Carlos Zambrano attempting to launch a comeback

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 10: Jason Heyward #22 of the Chicago Cubs at bat during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on April 10, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Jason Heyward may be fixing himself

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 11: Manager Joe Maddon #70 of the Chicago Cubs argues a call with umpire Mike Estabrook #83 before being ejected during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs Manager Joe Maddon is excused by the 5th Inning

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 05: Carl Edwards Jr. #6 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 05, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs making moves to shake up pitching staff

Chicago Cubs third baseman David Bote (13) celebrates after hitting his grand slam to win the game in the bottom off the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs, David Bote Agree to an Extension

Jon Lester throws a pitch in the first inning during the Wednesday game against the Atlanta Braves. Lester has been virtually the only effective Cubs pitcher so far this season. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Historically Bad Pitching Performance so Far

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 30: Yu Darvish #11 of the Chicago Cubs throws in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on March 30, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

The Chicago Cubs Nightmare Scenario

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 17: Kyle Hendricks #27 of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 17, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs sign Kyle Hendricks to a four year extension

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 04: Brad Brach #46 of the Atlanta Braves delivers the pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the seventh inning during Game One of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs restructure contract with Brad Brach due to infection