Anthony Rizzo’s injured and out for an indefinite period. Javier Baez hasn’t played since September 1. Craig Kimbrel is...
Well, you get the idea. The Cubs are beset by more injuries to key players right now than any time I can remember, certainly any time when they’ve been in the heat of a pennant race.
But we are being shown why this team is so good and why Joe Maddon is such a great manager. Joe pushed the right buttons again Monday evening and several other players stepped up with good games and the Cubs crushed the Reds 8-2 for their fifth straight win.