#chicago-cubs

#chicago-cubs

Right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey, who was already on the Injured List with triceps inflammation since April 8, has suffered a stress reaction in his triceps during his rehab. He will now be shut down for another month.

So break out the brooms, and let's sweep the Reds back to Cincinnati, or wherever they're headed next. The Cubs are FINALLY the team that gives everybody else fits, and these days, there ain't no party like a Wrigley Field party. That's eight straight wins, 18 of 21, and 14 straight at the Friendly Confines. They've also pushed the Reds into last place. I can't wait to see Monday morning's power rankings.

This is the most unlucky and unfortunate injury-impacted season in recent Chicago Cubs memory. Matthew Boyd's surgery comes completely out of left field, adding to the team's struggles with injuries.

"There are strange plays at Wrigley, for sure. But over the course of a year, I do feel like it plays to our advantage. Something since the beginning of his time here, Counsell has really emphasized is just dominating Wrigley, making it our own, embracing all the types of games that we have here."

Daniel Palencia, 26, is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA with one save in five relief appearances this season. He has allowed just three hits in 5.0 innings pitched and notched five strikeouts.

Kyle Hendricks has been hired by the Detroit Tigers as a special assistant, focusing on pitching development. This move surprised many who expected him to join the Cubs.

Infielder Scott Kingery, who'd been designated for assignment, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa. He currently shows on the active I-Cubs roster.

Tonight, in the top of the fifth inning against the Braves, Javier Báez hit a groundball to short and started off for first base. When he got close, for some reason, he slid into the bag. But his slide was WAY too late, so his leg got jammed up on the base.

Phil Maton was placed on the injured list on April 8 with right knee tendinitis. Before his stint on the IL, the righty appeared in five games with the Cubs and pitched to a 13.50 ERA (6 ER/4.0 IP) with five strikeouts and four walks.