‘It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” Every year, I’m reminded of the Tale of Two Cities by how the Chicago Cubs are playing. A 22-5 run? That was the best of times. But since that time, the formidable rotation has started to slip a bit. And it’s beginning to show in the results. The Cubs are 4-6 in their last 10 and are on a three-game losing streak.
Some have blamed the bullpen as they’ve struggled to close out games. This is a fact. But they aren’t the only reason the Cubs are scuffling.