Cubs’ latest bullpen blow-up stark reminder that without reliable relievers ‘we’re not going to survive’
The Chicago Cubs were officially eliminated from the NL Central race following a 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Manager Craig Counsell highlighted the team's ongoing bullpen struggles as a primary obstacle, stating that the roster cannot succeed without more reliable relief pitching.
<p>The night the <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs" >Cubs</a> were officially eliminated from the NL Central race, they received another stark reminder about their beleaguered bullpen:</p><p>“We’re not going to survive if we don’t have multiple guys we can count on,” manager <b>Craig Counsell </b>said Tuesday after a 6-3 loss to the Braves at Wrigley Field.</p><p>Counsell’s former team, the Brewers, clinched their…
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