Cubs Bullpen Leads MLB in Important Streak as Relievers Step Up

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Jed Hoyer has not been demure about the Chicago Cubs’ needs ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Cubs’ president of baseball operations bluntly named the starting rotation and bullpen as priority targets recently, which comes as no surprise. Quietly, however, the Cubs’ bullpen is fourth best in baseball with a 3.15 ERA—and that average has a wild split. Since May, they lead the MLB, entering play on June 19 with a 1.95 ERA in 152.1 innings pitched.

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