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One of the Cubs’ most memorable moments from last year’s pandemic-shortened campaign came in the form of a no-hitter – the first thrown by a Chicago pitcher since Jake Arrieta back in 2016.
Soft-tossing right-hander Alec Mills accomplished the feat, one that he’ll undoubtedly remember for the rest of his days. But the question for Mills – and the Cubs – is whether he’ll be known just for that no-no or if it was just the first step in a lengthy big league career.
Mills and teammate Adbert Alzolay are the front-runners for the fifth spot in the rotation.