The Cubs’ (68-52) struggles continue as they lost a third consecutive series to the Blue Jays in Toronto. The big bats in the middle of the order are all ice cold, and it has ground Chicago’s offense to a complete halt in the second half. Craig Counsell and company hope a return home to Wrigley and a matchup with the reeling Pirates starting this Friday will spark the lineup.
Pittsburgh (51-71) traded away almost anyone of value at the deadline and just got blasted by the unstoppable Brewers in Milwaukee. The pitching staff has been decent, with a 4.