Defense starting to become Cubs’ calling card during fast start

It would be easy to look at the Cubs offense with names like Kris Bryant, Javy Báez and Anthony Rizzo and think that would be their calling card. Yes, the Cubs have shown they can still be dangerous at the plate, they’re starting to turn heads with their defense.

Whether it’s a flashy play on a slow roller or a catch and collision at the wall, the Cubs defense have been in the habit of turning balls in play into outs. Both players and manager David Ross have attributed that success to bench/infield coach Andy Green and first/outfield base Will Venable.

Ross, who was a defense-first catcher, is pleased with his team’s commitment on the defensive end this season and knows that hard work will…