The Cubs enter Friday’s action with a 22-16 record that sees them locked in a virtual tie with the Brewers atop the NL Central. That they’ve managed to do it while dealing with more than their share of injury attrition says that maybe, just maybe, this is a pretty good team. And though I don’t think anyone would tell you their bullpen construction is a strong suit, a little continuity and an outside addition could turn that unit around.
After playing just three divisional games to this point, their upcoming series in Pittsburgh opens a stretch that sees the Cubs playing 21 of their next 29 games against their most familiar foes.