Over the last few years, the Cubs have made a lot of history. More could be coming, but not the kind they’d like to see.
With a defeat Saturday against the Royals, the Cubs would lose their 12th straight at home, matching a franchise record set in 1994.
Since their last home win on July 26 (before the purge that sent away Kris Bryant, Javy Baez, Anthony Rizzo and Craig Kimbrel), the Cubs have been outscored 86-30 and batted .215 as a team at Wrigley Field. On the mound, Cubs pitchers have compiled a 7.