Cubs’ Injured Starting Pitchers Nearing Returns as Rotation Awaits Reinforcements

Cubs’ injured starting pitchers nearing returns as rotation awaits reinforcements

Cubs fans didn’t get the starting-pitching reinforcements they were hoping for at the trade deadline.But reinforcements are coming to the rotation, chiefly right-hander Jameson Taillon, who’ll make his first rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Sunday as he works his way back from a strained calf.Much like fans weren’t jazzed about the trade-deadline import of righty Michael Soroka — who officially joined the active roster Saturday and will make hi…

The Best Starting Rotation for the Cubs Going Forward

As a team overall this year, the Chicago Cubs have been pretty amazing. Their biggest problem, though, has been their inconsistency from the starting pitching position. Chicago has the 18th-best starting pitching ERA at 4.34. They have been plagued by injuries to many of their top players. This has left them with many difficult decisions, putting some guys in positions that they aren’t totally used to. With just over 50 games left, they must set…

Chicago Cubs’ post-deadline starting rotation: Hopes, prayers, and pitch counts

The Chicago Cubs failed to land a high-end starter at the trade deadline, so their starting pitching journey will be perilous the rest of the way.