No game yesterday. Cubs remain static. Or do they? Welcome, New Cubs: Nico Hoerner, Brennen Davis, Cole Roederer, Paul Richan.
Stanford coach David Esquer was a minor league infielder in the Angels organization when Cubs manager Joe Maddon was a hitting instructor. “Joe is going to love what Nico is all about,” Esquer said. — Mark Gonzales
Last time up around the bend, Cub Tracks pitched out of trouble, listing just a few of the perceived flaws of John Smoltz, explaining why they no longer remain, and more.