Wicks and Holmes Power Cubs Rotation | Chicago News

Cubs pitching is heating up with Jordan Wicks and Ben Holmes forming a ground-ball duo that’s turning heads—and the defense behind them? That’s the real secret sauce. Wicks, brought in as a stopgap, has quietly become a playoff contender with a stellar 1.83 ERA (excluding one rough outing), while Holmes, acquired for his All-Star pedigree and versatility, is poised to reclaim his form after an injury. Together, they’re building depth, not just star power, making the Cubs’ rotation tougher to crack than ever. 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/7b41c195115d8a00