Friday notes...
- THE UNFRIENDLY CONFINES: Since September 10, 2021, the Cubs are 11-33 at Wrigley Field. This is the worst 44-game span in franchise history. They were 12-32 from June 20-September 27, 1974.
- A LOT OF RELIEF: Scott Effross appeared in his 30th game Thursday. That’s tied for the MLB lead with Noe Ramirez. The Cubs franchise record for games pitched in a season is 84, held by Ted Abernathy (1965), Dick Tidrow (1980) and Bob Howry (2006).
- THE MOREL FILES: Christopher Morel out of the leadoff spot this year: .