You used to be able to count on lineups being posted right around 4 hours prior to gametime, even with Vegas having to get the first peek. Craig Counsell posts his later than most managers, often within 3 hours or less. Today’s was a whole new level of tardiness, however, as the lineup came out roughly 52 minutes before the game is scheduled to start.
The Cubs have taken the first two games of the series by scoring 27 total runs on 28 hits against a pitching staff that has actually looked really good this season.