Chicago Cubs manager gives pitcher 3-word warning after giving up 6 earned runs to Phillies

Craig Counsell: ‘The inning just snowballed’ The Chicago Cubs have serious questions with their starting rotation after Saturday’s 10-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in front of 40,068 fans at Wrigley Field. The fifth spot in the rotation was a question before the regular season. The Cubs gave Ben Brown the job, but it’s clear Chicago needs another…

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Cubs starter Javier Assad Has Been Shut Down

Javier Assad will reportedly have to start his rehab from scratch The Chicago Cubs delivered some bad news on Friday, as long-reliever/starting pitcher Javier Assad has been shut down from throwing after re-injuring his oblique earlier this week.   Manager Craig Counsell made the announcement before Friday’s game against the Phillies, saying Assad was diagnosed with a…

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