After 2018, the Chicago Cubs were hoping to lock up the division after blowing a lead and losing game 163 to the Brewers. Things haven’t gone as planned. And now the rival Cardinals are beginning to pull away in the Central, forcing the Cubs to consider the possibility of another one-and-done game.
Last year, the team chose to ride or die with the veteran Jon Lester on the mound against the Rockies. But his recent struggles make it likely that another arm will take his place. Kyle Hendricks seems like the most obvious choice given his success this year, but there are some other things to consider.