Frequently Asked Questions
How did the Cubs perform in their opening series against the Brewers?
The Cubs went 1-2 against the Brewers in their first series of the season. While their pitching looked great, specifically from Marcus Stroman and Justin Steele, the offense struggled badly at the plate.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Cubs vs Reds series?
Drew Smyly starts Monday against Connor Overton, Hayden Wesneski goes Tuesday vs Luis Cessa, and Marcus Stroman pitches Wednesday against Hunter Greene.
What injuries are affecting the Cubs and Reds for this series?
The Cubs will be without Seiya Suzuki who is still recovering from a strained left oblique. The Reds continue to be without Joey Votto and Nick Senzel.
How badly did Cody Bellinger struggle against the Brewers?
Bellinger went 0/11 with one walk and four strikeouts in the opening series. His plate appearances were less than ideal for Cubs fans who hoped he would return to MVP-caliber form.
Why are Cubs fans criticizing manager David Ross?
Fans blame Ross for poor bullpen decision making, specifically leaving pitchers in too long when they clearly don't have it that day. Examples include leaving Julian Merryweather in after allowing multiple runs and keeping Javier Assad in after he gave up the winning runs on Saturday.