Sunday notes...
- CLOSE ONES AND BLOWOUTS: The Cubs are 16-21 in one-run games this year and the 37 one-run contests are second-most in the majors behind the Mets (40). Conversely, Tuesday’s 13-6 loss was their 36th game (15-21) decided by five or more runs, tied for third-most in the majors behind the Orioles (39) and Angels (38).
- A NEW FRANCHISE RECORD: Friday, Greg Deichmann became the 57th player used by the Cubs in 2021, setting a franchise record for players used in a season, surpassing the 56 used in 2013.