On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks series preview
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I asked Jim McLennan, manager of our SB Nation Diamondbacks site AZ Snakepit, for some info on his team. One of the first things he said when he responded was “Gloom everywhere.”
Nevertheless, he did send this along, so I pass it on to you as the Cubs begin the second half of the season at Chase Field:
So.. What about those Suns, eh? For to twist an old proverb, if a team has a really sucky season, and no one is around to see it, does it make a sound? That’s the current state of the D-backs, who are on pace for a 46-116 season, which would be five games below their previous franchise worst. Team management is probably glad for the diversion currently being offered across the street from Chase Field by the Suns.
Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks preview, Saturday 7/17, 3:10 CT
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Chicago Cubs vs St Louis Cardinals preview, Friday 7/9, 1:20 CT
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Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies preview, Wednesday 7/7, 7:05 CT
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Today s roster move: Here
Wednesday notes:
LOSING STREAK FACTS: Five of the 11 losses in this skid have been by a single run, including all three contests of last weekend’s Reds series. During the 11-game slide, Cubs hitters have batted .224 (81-for-362) with a .306 OBP and a .670 OPS. Cubs pitchers have posted a 6.75 ERA (68 earned runs in 90⅔ innings).
CATCHERS: Robinson Chirinos is the seventh catcher for the Cubs this season. The team has now used at least seven catchers in a season nine times, most recently in 2017. The club record for catchers used in a season is eight, in 1885, 1916 and 1960.