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The Rundown: Cubs Need Bullpen Help After Alzolay Meltdown, Horton Moving Up, Trout Hurt Again

“Well you wore out your welcome with random precision, rode on the steel breeze.” – Pink Floyd, Shine On You Crazy Diamond

Adbert Alzolay has given up five home runs in 13 appearances, which matches his total from last season in 58 outings. The Cubs lost 4-2 last night because Alzolay couldn’t keep DJ Stewart, a guy who averages about six taters per year, in the park. Yes, Dansby Swanson deserves some blame for his throwing error, but good pitchers overcome poor defense. With a 7.