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“The stars came out and warned me so. As I walked on down the road, fifty bucks and a suitcase steered me clear.” – Drivin’ and Cryin’, Straight to Hell

The Cubs had a much-needed day off yesterday after two tough losses in three games against the Padres. I’m sure the team immediately shook off Wednesday’s crap factory, and it needs to; Chicago plays 11 straight before their next break. They head to Seattle with a 7-5 record for a three-game set against the Mariners before traveling to Arizona to end their West Coast swing with a three-spot against the NL champion Diamondbacks.