In many ways, Major League Baseball is getting back to normal in 2021. Most importantly for sports fans and fantasy baseball fanatics, this means that the season will be 162 games after experiencing a stunted 2020 season.However, the sudden spike back to 162 games from 60 contests creates headaches for MLB managers. Lance Lynn led all pitchers last season with 84 innings pitched. Only two other pitchers German Marquez and Kyle Hendricks threw more than 80 innings. Another 14 hurlers threw ...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks is likely to earn the Opening Day start when the club kicks off their season at home versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hendricks will pitch in the Cubs Cactus League opener on Monday and pitching coach Tommy Hottovy said that will put the pitcher on track for "the start of the season." This comes as no surprise with the Cubs shipping Yu Darvish to the San Diego Padres this offseason. Hendricks pitched to a 2.88 ERA this past season with 64 strikeouts ...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks delivered one of his strongest seasons in some time in 2020, going 6-5 with a 2.88 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 20.3% strikeout rate, and almost seven innings pitched per start. As per his style, Hendricks relied on his control and command, posting a 2.5% walk rate with an average exit velocity and hard-hit rate in the top 18 percent of baseball. Hendricks has never been a strikeout pitcher, throwing an 87-MPH fastball and sinker. As such, he's not the sexiest ...

There is some truth to a rumor floating that the Toronto Blue Jays are discussing a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Cubs that would include third baseman Kris Bryant and starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks. But it also could just be the Blue Jays checking in with the Cubs, a team that is known to be a seller looking to reduce payroll. But the Blue Jays could use a third baseman with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slated to play first base, and they'd still like to add to their starting rotation. But ...

The Texas Rangers are believed to be among a number of teams interested in Japanese right-handed pitcher Kohei Arihara, who was posted last month by the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters of the Japanese League. Teams have until this Saturday to reach a deal with him. Arihara has been compared to Kenta Maeda and Kyle Hendricks and figures to be a mid-rotation starter for whichever team lands him. The Rangers need some rotation help after trading ace Lance Lynn to the White Sox this offseason. The ...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks picked up the loss in Game 1 of the Cubs wild-card series against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Hendricks got out of some trouble between the fourth and sixth innings, but manager David Ross elected to bring him out for the seventh inning. Hendricks allowed back-to-back singles and then Corey Dickerson took him yard to give the Marlins a 3-1 lead at the time. Hendricks overall allowed five hits, three runs, three walks and struck out three Marlins ...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks will start Game 1 of the Cubs wild-card series against the Miami Marlins. Hendricks has been a very good playoff pitcher throughout his career and he will look to slow down a young Marlins offense. Hendricks finished the regular season with a 6-5 record and 2.88 ERA over 12 starts.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher put together a strong outing on Saturday against the Brewers. The Professor went 7 2/3 innings and allowed six hits, two runs, zero walks and struck out seven. Hendricks fell victim to a two-run homer by Ryan Braun, but was on his game otherwise. Hendricks now owns a cool 3.29 ERA heading into a date with the Twins next weekend.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks put together a strong start on Monday against the Cardinals. Hendricks pitched eight innings and allowed seven hits, one run, zero walks and four strikeouts. The Cubs needed a win bad and Hendricks came through. The Professor is now 5-4 with a 3.41 ERA heading into Saturdays matchup versus the Brewers.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks fired six innings of one run ball on Wednesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hendricks also allowed six hits, two walks and recorded six Ks. Hendricks was coming off of a poor start, but has pitched like his normal self except against the Reds. Hendricks should be started with confidence nearly every time out and will carry a 4-4 record with a 3.78 ERA into his next start against the Cardinals on Monday.