Cole Hamels: Hamels continues to dazzle in a Cubs uniform, as he logged a complete game on Thursday against the Reds, surrendering only one run and recording seven strikeouts in the process. In five starts for the Cubs, Hamels owns a 0.79 ERA over 34 innings, and unless he implodes during this final month of the regular season, I think it’s safe to cement him as the Cubs ace going into the playoffs.
Javier Baez: Javy added to his MVP resume this week, going 11-for-26 with three homers and eight runs batted in.