As the Chicago Cubs sent seven players to San Diego to take part in the All-Star game, things were a bit tense in Chicago. The hot streak they started with had faltered, and they were riding the wave of that first few months. Addison Russell, one of the few that seemed “least worthy” of his starting spot? He’d be the best as of late if not for Kris Bryant. This team is clicking on all cylinders and the rest of baseball should be concerned.
Prior to the break, the bullpen was the Achilles heel of this team.