in a massive series over the weekend. The Cubs are now 71-66 on the season and just 3.5 games back in the National League Wild Card.
It's unfortunate the Cubs didn't play this way all season. They'd have a comfortable playoff lead if they played half as well as they have in their last 10 games over the past few months. They'll have an opportunity to address some of those needs in free agency and on the trade market, but there will be a right-handed pitcher who'd perfectly fit their needs.Burnes, who's been linked to Chicago, was named the No. 2 player and No. 1 pitcher on the market this offseason by"Burnes has scuffled as of late, turning in poor starts against several potential playoff foes...