The only team playing worse in the National League (record-wise) than the Cubs are the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks, in part due to their Opening Series in Sydney, Australia, have played more games than the Cubs and had a 5-16 record coming into the series. In all honesty, while the Cubs certainly had their opportunities to win a few of the series that they’ve played this season, including both against the Pirates, this series against the Diamondbacks is the one I felt like they had the best opportunity to win. They’ll have to work to get any series win this season, but when you come up against a team struggling like the D-Backs are, you have to cash in and pick up some wins and get a little momentum built for the future. The Cubs played a great first 2 games and 8 innings before blowing a three-run lead in game three (on the 100th Anniversary of Wrigley Field) and letting the Diamondbacks tie the series in game four.
Miguel Montero
The Cubs Way 