Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/26/24): Bobby Witt Jr. Heads Rebounding Royals

The Royals are proof of what can happen when you have a superstar on your team, though I’m not sure the fact that he’s a self-made prospect is a good thing for Cubs fans. My point is that even if they end up getting MVP-caliber production from one of their current prospects at some point, it’s tough to see anyone in the system playing at the level of Bobby Witt Jr. The shortstop currently leads the MLB with a very nice 6.9 fWAR and he leads his position in a number of offensive and defensive categories.

So while KC is vying for a playoff spot, the Cubs are in last place and have virtually no chance of being competitive this season. Worse yet, they’re committing the cardinal sin of being boring. They’re playing a limp brand of baseball that’s about as lively as those cardboard cutouts of fans in the stands during the 2020 season. Even that was more fun, because at least it had a little novelty to it.

The only reason to watch the Cubs this weekend is to catch a glimpse of Witt and maybe some dugout hugs as the trade deadline approaches. For my part, I’d rather see Deadpool & Wolverine or Twisters. I saw the former with my son on Thursday and I’d pay to see it again on the big screen because it was so much fun. But I’m also a complete degenerate who’ll probably still watch Jed Hoyer’s mess.

By the way, Cody Bellinger was missing again. That could mean he was put under a glass case to keep him safe or he is feeding something and the team wants to keep it a secret.

First pitch is at 7:10pm CT on Marquee and 670 The Score.