The Cubs will go for two in a row tonight, with #HugWatch in full effect. In preparation for the Blogathon, which starts early tomorrow morning, I will not be up for the end of this one. You’ll have to wait until morning for the EBS.
Edwin Jackson takes the mound for the Cubs tonight, amid rumors that the team would like to deal him if at all possible. The only deadline-related pressure in a Jackson deal comes from other players potentially being moved as competing pieces – because, with respect to Jackson, specifically, his contract will clear waivers in August, making him tradable next month.
Game Info
Colorado Rockies (43-62) at Chicago Cubs (43-61), 7:05 CT on WGN
Game Thread and Series Preview
Game threads now live here in the comments – and with Disqus, they should be even more enjoyable.
The Series Preview lives here.
Starting Pitchers
Jorge De La Rosa (4.19 ERA, 4.32 FIP, 4.10 xFIP; 1.87 K/BB)
versus
Edwin Jackson (5.76 ERA, 4.29 FIP, 3.94 xFIP; 2.08 K/BB)
Colorado Rockies Lineup
1. Charlie Blackmon, CF
2. Corey Dickerson, LF
3. Nolan Arenado, 3B
4. Carlos Gonzalez, RF
5. Justin Morneau, 1B
6. Wilin Rosario, C
7. Charlie Culberson, SS
8. D.J. LeMahieu, 2B
9. Jorge De La Rosa, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Emilio Bonifacio, 3B
2. Arismendy Alcantara, 2B
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Starlin Castro, SS
5. Justin Ruggiano, LF
6. Welington Castillo, C
7. Junior Lake, CF
8. Nate Schierholtz, RF
9. Edwin Jackson, P