Ben Brown Outpitching Mason Miller Over Last 2 Weeks -
Over the last two weeks, Cubs reliever Ben Brown has gone 14 innings with one earned run and 11 strikeouts, outperforming Padres closer Mason Miller, who has allowed two earned runs in seven innings.
Bregman, PCA Fulfill Sutcliffe's Prophecies in Counsell's 900th Win -
Rick Sutcliffe's style is reminiscent of Harry Caray, combining practical knowledge with a homer perspective, and he often mispronounces names while providing insights.
Cubs Injury Updates: Palencia Throwing Pen Tuesday, Martin to Chicago for Imaging -
I think Palencia is going in a good direction. The next step for him is a pretty big bullpen on Tuesday. I think that'll give us a pretty clear path to when we're gonna activate him.
Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/23): Matt Shaw in Center Field
Pete Crow-Armstrong is out of the Cubs lineup for the first time this season. While it's a shame to drop him just after he started really heating up, today makes as much sense as any.