CINCINNATI — It seems odd that the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs are still searching for an identity at the end of June.
But since ending a 108-year title drought last year, Chicago has fallen on hard times. Relatively speaking.
The Cubs wrap up an 11-game road trip and a tumultuous week with a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park beginning Friday night.
The past week featured the ouster of catcher Miguel Montero after he blamed Cubs pitchers for his struggles throwing out runners. Anthony Rizzo lashed out Wednesday in a radio interview and Montero was designated for assignment.