NEWSLETTER
Well, Chris Volstad. We’re still waiting for your first really good start as a Cub, and today would be a very, VERY good time for it.
The Cubs’ bullpen is taxed, but it’ll get a little help in the form of Casey Coleman, who was called up in favor of Carlos Marmol, who went to the DL with a strained  hamstring. The only other guys unavailable in the pen today are Kerry Wood and Rafael Dolis. Still, I guarantee Sveum rides Volstad pretty hard.
It’s a national game on Fox today, which doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be able to see it. Hopefully you’re not blacked out.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (13-19) at Milwaukee Brewers (14-18), 12:05pm CT on FOX.
Game Thread and Series Preview
The Game Thread lives here. You should participate in the madness. And, of course, for those who aren’t into message board-style game threads, please feel free to use the comments on this post for your in-game commentary/outbursts.
The Series Preview for this series lives here.
Starting Pitchers
Chris Volstad (0-4, 6.55 ERA, 3.38 FIP)
versus
Shaun Marcum (1-1, 3.41 ERA, 3.44 FIP)
Milwaukee Brewers Lineup
1. Nyjer Morgan, CF
2. Jonathan Lucroy, C
3. Ryan Braun, LF
4. Aramis Ramirez, 3B
5. Corey Hart, RF
6. Travis Ishikawa, 1B
7. Edwin Maysonet, 2B
8. Cesar Izturis, SS
9. Shaun Marcum, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. David DeJesus, RF
2. Tony Campana, CF
3. Starlin Castro, SS
4. Bryan LaHair, 1B
5. Alfonso Soriano, LF
6. Ian Stewart, 3B
7. Geovany Soto, C
8. Darwin Barney, 2B
9. Chris Volstad, P
