The buildup to Kyle Hendricks’ return to the Chicago Cubs went previous the weeks and months that flipped by, intertwined with the highs and lows of a grueling rehab course of. Even the normally unflappable Hendricks admitted to an emotional Thursday foremost as a lot as his first big-league start in virtually 11 months. All … [Read more…]
Two hours sooner than Kyle Hendricks stepped on the mound for his first big-league start in virtually 11 months, Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy outlined one purpose he had for the veteran. It didn’t coronary heart on numbers — pitching line or velocity — nevertheless barely how Hendricks would reply to adversity Thursday night … [Read more…]
Nick Madrigal turned the odd man out throughout the Chicago Cubs infield mix. The Cubs had carried an extra place participant whereas using a four-man rotation since Hayden Wesneski’s demotion to Triple-A Iowa on Might 15. Kyle Hendricks’ return Thursday night from the injured guidelines to make his season debut — his first start since … [Read more…]