Cubs Pitching Surge Powers Playoff Push | Chicago News

Matthew Boyd is dominating the mound for the Cubs, tossing seven innings in most starts and slashing his ERA to 2.43 since returning from injury—earning high praise from the manager. But it’s not just Boyd: the entire starting rotation has been electric since mid-June, boasting the best ERA in the NL and third-best in MLB, carrying the team through a brutal stretch. Smart moves at the trade deadline brought in Gausman and Holmes—Gausman already impressing, Holmes still recovering—while Boyd raves about Gausman’s elite pitch mix and the added strength of having both on deck. With Rea and Assad also stepping up, the Cubs now boast a deep, talented pitching staff that’s locked in and ready to make a playoff run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e5115b2847a48cd