Weekend Catch-Up: Cubs Win, Darvish Eyes Return, Heyward Does Not, Willson and Javy Show

This weekend might’ve ended in a loss, but it’s always good when the Cubs beat the White Sox in a series, so I’m not really sweating it. If you checked out this weekend – or spent most of your time celebrating the moms in your life – here’s what you missed:

Friday, May 11

• Cubs prospect Javier Assad finished April with an ERA of 0.95.
• Kris Bryant should totally be on your superstar short-list … right?
• The MLBits included thoughts on Matt Harvey’s debut for the Reds and the fighting between the Players Association and League.
• Yu Darvish will return to the rotation on Tuesday.
• Francisco Lindor lost a bet and shaved his head for it.
• Joe Maddon *really* believes in Ian Happ.
• Willson Contreras crushed a grand slam.
• And then he picked off a runner at second base.
• And then Kris Bryant hit his 101st home run. It was a good game.

Saturday, May 12

• The Cubs Minor League system needs more youthful upside.
• Willson Contreras’ big day led to some big numbers.
• When it comes to Tyler Chatwood, you have to take the good with the bad.
• Kyle Schwarber’s impressive throw and lucky hit.
• Ben Zobrist can’t wear the shoes he wants, but there might be more to it than that.
• Anthony Rizzo hit his fifth homer of the month.
• The Cubs won again, clinching the series.

Sunday, May 13

• The Smokies are in contention.
• Javy’s slides are getting ridiculous.
• Jon Lester has some trouble coming.
• Jason Heyward will not return today.
• The Cubs lost the series.