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The marquee at Bernie’s Tap & Grill across the street from Wrigley Field was devoted not to any drink specials, but a two-word message of “EXTEND STROMAN.”
With Marcus Stroman and Justin Steele starring atop their starting rotation, the Cubs have had one of the best pitching staffs in the National League in the first half (second-best, per ERA+). Even at 38-42 entering Saturday night, they are a hot week away from being right in the thick of a sluggish NL Central race.