This week, the Cubs played against the Pirates for the first time this season, marking their initial encounter with a team below .500. Having not faced any divisional opponents until now, the Cubs are keen to win the series against the Pirates before heading to Milwaukee. In contrast, the White Sox are gearing up for their series against the Kansas City Royals after struggling last season against them. Additionally, pitcher Chris Flexen has adjusted his arm slot under the Cubsâ coaching to improve his pitching effectiveness after identifying prior inconsistencies.
"I was in very bad body positions, so lack of command, lack of stuff, lack of life and things like that," Flexen said Wednesday.
"So we tried to drop the slot. It wasn't anything too crazy. I'm not a side arm thrower now. I still throw very over the top, but enough to be able to create a little more lasso whip in the arm."
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