The Cubs go for two of three over the visitors from Arizona."

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No wonder the D-backs felt so at home Saturday.Sunday notes:Even with the runs allowed by the bullpen Saturday, the Cubs pen has allowed just six earned runs in its last 35 innings over the last 11 games — a 1.54 ERA over that span.Walk watch: The Cubs drew two walks in Saturday’s defeat, giving them 86 for the season, which ranks fourth in the National League even though the Cubs have played fewer games than two of the three teams ahead of them. That’s 4.53 per game Trea Turner Jersey , a pace for 733 for the season.Despite the shutout Saturday, the Cubs’ 108 runs still ranks third in the National League and the 5.68 runs per game still ranks second.The Cubs are 7-3 since April 7, the best record in the N.L. since that date.Feel better now? If not, maybe this MLB.com article by Richard Justice, in which he asks, “Should these 2018 postseason teams be worried?”, will help. Of the Cubs, he writes:Here are today’s particulars.Cubs lineup:Diamondbacks lineup:Tyler Chatwood, RHP vs. Robbie Ray, LHPJoe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsRick Scuteri-USA TODAY SportsTyler Chatwood. Here is the given reason for today’s switch in starters (originally, Jose Quintana was to have made this start):I suppose this makes sense. It also gives everyone in the rotation an extra day of rest and means the Cubs don’t have to rush Jon Lester back.Chatwood has made four relief appearances this year http://www.nationalsfanproshop.com/authentic-matt-adams-jersey , but has not pitched since April 10. The first outing was pretty bad, the other three decent enough. All I can say is: Hope it works. (The D-backs and Dodgers numbers above are through Thursday.)Robbie Ray has made four starts and is second in the National League in walks (15 in 21鈪?innings). Hey, look — a guy who walks a lot of hitters who isn’t Tyler Chatwood! (Yu Darvish leads the majors with 18 walks.) But, Ray has also struck out 26 in those 21鈪?innings. He’s also allowed two homers, so nearly half the batters he’s faced (43 of 92) have had one of the Three True Outcomes.Last time the Cubs faced Ray, September 19, 2018 in Phoenix, he threw six shutout innings, allowing just one hit. And when he last pitched in Wrigley, July 25, 2018 Joe Blanton Jersey , similar results: seven innings, one earned run. Current Cubs are hitting just .132 (7-for-53) against him with no home runs.Today’s game is on NBC Sports Chicago. This game is also being carried by streaming service ESPN+ — sign up for ESPN+ here. ESPN+ games are blacked out in the participating teams’ home markets. If you have “cut the cord,” NBC Sports Chicago games can be streamed in the Cubs’ market territory via Fubo. Sign up for Fubo here.Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today.MLB.com GamedayBaseball-reference.com game previewSB Nation game previewPlease visit our SB Nation Diamondbacks site AZ Snakepit. If you do go there to interact with D-backs fans, please be respectful, abide by their individual site rules and serve as a good representation of Cub fans in general and BCB in particular.The 2019 Game Thread procedure will be the same as the one used in previous years. Here’s how it works.You’ll find the game preview posted separately on the front page, two hours before game time (90 minutes for some early day games following night games).At the same time, a StoryStream containing the preview will also post on the front page. The First Pitch Thread and all the overflow threads will be published in that stream, as well as the recap. The recap will also live on the front page as a separate post, and at the time I write the recap I will rename the stream “Cubs vs. (Team) (Day of Week) Game Threads” so you can go back and find every thread related to that particular game.You will also be able to find the preview, First Pitch Thread, all the overflow threads and recap in the box marked “Chicago Cubs Game Threads” at the bottom of the front page (you can also find them in this section link). They will also appear in the game’s StoryStream as noted above.The First Pitch thread will post at five minutes before game time http://www.nationalsfanproshop.com/authentic-matt-adams-jersey , then an overflow thread at one hour, two hours and 2:45 after the scheduled game time.Discuss amongst yourselves. All good things must end, we’re already to 30, my friend"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Brewers Rumors and SpeculationConversation StartersWPA Game RecapsTransactionsLatest NewsMLB prospects & minor leaguesMinor League CoverageBrew Crew Ball Community Top Prospects Vote #30New,33commentsAll good things must end, we’re already to 30, my friendCSTShareTweetShareShareBrew Crew Ball Community Top Prospects Vote #30We’ve reached 2019 safely, which means, it’s time to start checking out the top prospects in the Milwaukee Brewers’ farm system. Community Top Prospects so far:Keston HiuraCorey RayMauricio DubonBrice TurangZack BrownTristen LutzLucas ErcegJacob NottinghamTrey SupakAaron AshbyJoe GrayPayton HenryMario FelicianoTroy Stokes Jr.Jake GatewoodBraden WebbCarlos RodriguezMarcos DiplanEduardo GarciaClayton AndrewsTrent GrishamAntonio PineroJe’Von WardTyrone TaylorAdrian HouserAdam HillLun ZhaoMicah BelloCaden Lemons??OF Pablo Abreu (age 19)Signed in 2016 as an International Free Agent2018 stats (Rk):241 PA || .250/.335/.418 || 7 HR || 9 SB || 61 K || 28 BBBaseball America: NRFanGraphs: 16OF Larry Ernesto (age 18)Signed in 2017 as an International Free Agent2018 stats (DSL-Rk):243 PA || .247/.300/.399 || 5 HR || 9 SB || 74 K || 15 BBBaseball America: NRFanGraphs: 22IF Korry Howell (age 20)Drafted in the 12th Round of the 2018 Draft2018 stats (Rk):119 PA || .311/.398/.350 || 0 HR || 12 SB || 24 K || 14 BBBaseball America: NRFanGraphs: 24OF Eduarqui Fernandez (age 16)Signed July 2018 in International Free Agency2018 stats (DNP):Baseball America: NAFanGraphs: 29SS Yeison Coca (age 19)Acquired in 2017 from BOS2018 stats (Rk):304 PA || .281/.315/.413 || 3 HR || 16 SB || 66 K || 13 BBBaseball America: NRFanGraphs: 31SS Daniel Castillo (age 18)Signed in 2017 during International Free Agency2018 stats (DSL):204 PA || .212/.328/.241 || 0 HR || 9 SB || 38 K || 25 BBBaseball America: NRFanGraphs: 32RHP Cody Ponce (age 24)Draft in 2nd Round of 2015 Draft2018 stats (AA):95 IP || 4.36 ERA || 88 K || 34 BB || 10 HR || 1.284 WHIPBaseball America: NRFanGraphs: NR3B/1B Chad McClanahan (age 21)Drafted in the 11th Round of the 2016 Draft2018 stats (Rk-A):300 PA || .263/.347/.452 || 9 HR || 3 SB || 88 K || 30 BBBaseball America: NRFanGraphs: NRRHP Jon Olczak (age 25)Draft in 21st Round of 2015 Draft2018 stats (A+-AA):58.1 IP || 1.39 ERA || 60 K || 18 BB || 1 HR || 0.977 WHIPBaseball America: NRFanGraphs: NRC/1B David Fry (age 23)Drafted in the 7th Round of the 2018 Draft2018 stats (Rk-A):270 PA || .312/.400/.550 || 12 HR || 2 SB || 45 K || 29 BBBaseball America: NRFanGraphs: NR1B Weston Wilson (age 24)Drafted in the 17th Round of the 2016 Draft2018 stats (A+-AA):473 PA || .270/.326/.434 || 14 HR || 8 SB || 100 K || 34 BBBaseball America: NRFanGraphs: NRRHP Phil Bickford (age 23)Acquired in 2016 from SFG2018 stats (A+):34.2 IP || 4.67 ERA || 41 K || 18 BB || 3 HR || 1.587 WHIPBaseball America: NRFanGraphs: NR