John Grochowski | For the Sun-Times
Baseball by the Numbers: His first game Saturday was impressive, to be sure, but it still was only one game.
Adbert Alzolay, Mark Leiter Jr. and Julian Merryweather have led the relievers’ turnaround since the Cubs’ 28-37 start.
Differences in ballparks and opposition explain why adjustments have to be made.
Since July 14, the Cubs’ 7.1 runs per game lead the majors by almost a run over the Dodgers’ 6.2 and their 16-7 record is tied with that of the Orioles for the best in the majors.
Jose Quintana helped the Cubs make another deep playoff run, but the combination of Eloy Jimenez and Dylan Cease have far outpaced him already.
Only three men in the interleague era have played at least two seasons for the Cubs and White Sox.
Anderson’s offensive struggles are the result of a high percentage of grounders, few barrels and an awful launch angle.
Baseball by the numbers: Sox have had several All-Star starting pitchers; Cubs have had one.
The White Sox’ Luis Robert Jr. and the Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, Justin Steele and Marcus Stroman are deserving selections, despite their subpar teams.