It’s no question that the Chicago Cubs have been figuring things out game-by-game with no established ‘plan’ in the bullpen and they’ve made it work to this point. Sitting in first place in a division of this caliber is definitely an accomplishment as we head into the second quarter of the season.
However, with an MLB-leading 11 blown saves, the bullpen situation has made fans wary and has breathed new life into a sense of uncertainty. As the Cubs head to Houston on Memorial Day, they will face the game’s best pitching staff in terms of ERA – setting this up as a great measuring stick for two teams with postseason aspirations.