Weekend Series with the Cardinals, Alec Mills Deals Again, and New Closer Rowan Wick

The Cubs enter play on Tuesday with the second-best record in the majors at 8-2 (the Yankees are 8-1). They've won eight of their first 10 thanks largely to the starters and offense covering up what has been an abysmal bullpen. On this episode of Onto Waveland, Brett Taylor, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney get into that bullpen—again—this time highlighting the emergence of Rowan Wick. They also discuss Kris Bryant's return, the possibility of José Quintana rejoining the team as a reliever when he comes off the IL, this weekend's series with the Cardinals possibly being in peril, and more.

Rundown 0:52 Bracing for a Possible COVID-Related Postponement This Weekend 8:29 Alec Mills Deals, but the Bullpen Remains an Issue 11:36 Would David Ross Have Pulled the Plug on Craig Kimbrel This Quickly in a 162-Game Season? 12:37 The Relievers Emerging as Part of Ross' Circle of Trust 16:14 Could José Quintana Return as a Reliever? 22:45 Kris Bryant's Return to the Lineup 27:31 Onto Waveland is Happy for Jorge Soler

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