There’s not a whole lot of Cubs news flying around at this point, and I’m reasonably sure you don’t want me to do a rundown of the trade rumors that are starting to buzz like so many mosquitoes in the swamps created by all this summer rain (hint: Castro for anyone with a pulse seems popular).
As you might be aware, both Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo participated in last night’s Home Run Derby, though both had somewhat disappointing first-round exits. I was more surprised by Rizzo, who really seemed to be jumpy on the unfamiliar stage, jumping out and pulling a lot of pitches foul.