Remember when the Cubs’ season appeared ready to buckle under all those pitching injuries? That stretch ended with six wins in seven games against the Dodgers, Blue Jays and Royals. The Cubs have taken control of the National League’s top wild-card position and given themselves room to breathe. Over Chicago’s latest seven games, he hit .345, reached base nearly 46 percent of the time and stole four bases. pic.twitter.com/sCJwht6NIy — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 8, 2026Chicago keeps patching the pitching staffThe rotation and bullpen are not suddenly fixed.