After intimating as much over the last year or so, Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant admitted he isn't having as much fun playing baseball as he used to.
Bryant, 29, spoke to Red Line Radio, a Barstool podcast, and was asked if there was joy for him on the field.
"At times, no," Bryant responded. "It really got to me sometimes. The stuff I was hearing. The first trade rumors (in 2018) that started to pop up really got to me. I find myself (thinking) 'Man is this even fun anymore? Why did I start playing this game?