Cubs Bullpen in Freefall | Milwaukee Brewers News

0:00It's September 2nd. This is Milwaukee Brewers News Today, AI-powered updates on your team. I'm Cory with the Story. The Chicago Cubs bullpen is in a rough spot, folks. We're talking about a unit that's become so unpredictable. You almost expect things to go sideways every time the manager signals for a reliever. It's gotten to the point where they need to be better. It isn't even a phrase you hear much anymore. It's just accepted as the reality. After a recent 9-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, manager Craig Council didn't focus on the pitching implosion. Instead, he pointed to defense, saying that while they played good defense against the top team like Milwaukee, you need to play great defense. He felt they got their gloves on a lot of balls, but didn't make the plays, which gave the Brewers extra chances. The Cubs held a 3-1 lead, but things unraveled in the 6th inning. The starter got into trouble, and then relievers gave up hits, a bulk, and a 2 run home summer. By the end of that inning, Milwaukee was up 5-3, and the runs kept coming from other

1:03relievers. It's a tough situation because expecting the defense to be perfect every single time is a lot to ask, especially when the bullpen is so consistently, unreliable. It makes you wonder about some of the roster decisions, like waving Hopi Milner or sending Javier a side down. Winning against top teams is already a challenge, but it becomes nearly impossible when you're essentially beating yourself. The Cubs are going to have to lean on their offense and their strong defense to build a lead, because relying on the bullpen right now feels like a gamble.