The Cubs bounced back in a big way for the second consecutive Monday, trouncing the Rangers at a frigid Wrigley Field. They have now outscored their opponents 25-3 following Sunday bullpen implosions, which would be a great trend if it didn’t necessitate bad losses. Craig Counsell went with speed merchant Jon Berti at second base and leaned heavily into speed with the cold weather expected to neutralize any power.
Berti stole two of the Cubs’ five bases, making it the fourth time in Counsell’s short tenure that his team has swiped at least that many.