Kyle Hendricks has been awesome for the Cubs and I consider myself an early adopter when it comes to the recognition of that awesomeness. Since he debuted in 2014, only 11 starters can claim a better ERA than the 3.11 Hendricks has compiled. But — there’s always a but with a lede like that — his propensity for giving up home runs has had him looking less than stellar this year.
After giving up two dingers to the Dodgers last night, Hendricks has allowed 16 on the season. That’s only one homer shy of the high-water mark of 17 he set in 2015 and last season, and he’s still got at least two more starts before the All-Star break.