The Chicago Cubs, based in Chicago, Ill., participate in Major League Baseball (MLB) and are a member of the National League Central Division. The Cubs were founded as the Chicago White Stockings in 1876.
Rodrigo Lopez, who makes his Cubs debut against Houston on Monday, hasn’t pitched in more than a week since making his last start for the Braves’ Triple-A Gwinnett club on May 21. So he’s eager to get on the hill. “I’m ready for the start,” Lopez said. “Besides that, I haven’t pitched in like 10 [...]
The problem wasn’t Casey Coleman, although he did leave too many balls up and struggled with his command. It wasn’t a lack of hits as the Cubs added nine more, raising the three-game series total to 39. Nor is the issue the losing record at home. What’s been puzzling for the Cubs is their inconsistency. [...]