Hendricks took a no-decision after allowing four runs on six hits and one walk with four strikeouts in five innings during Sunday's 7-4 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks wasn't at his best in his final start of the regular season, allowing three first-inning runs as well as another in the fourth. The performance lifted his ERA from 1.99 to 2.13, which was still good enough to lead the major leagues. The potential NL Cy Young winner also finished with a 0.98 WHIP and 3.86 K/BB in 190 innings. His 3.20 FIP was more than a full run higher than his ERA, however, suggesting he may be due for some regression next year.

Hendricks will be capped at five innings Sunday in his final start of the regular season, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs, with nothing to play for besides pride Sunday, will be cautious and limit Hendricks' workload in his final regular-season tuneup. Hendricks brought his season ERA under 2.00 with six shutout innings against the Pirates his last time out and appears primed to start Game 2 of the NLDS.

Hendricks (16-8) continued his stellar season on Monday against the Pirates, firing six shutout innings. He allowed seven hits, struck out five, and didn't walk a batter.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks' start dropped his ERA below 2.00 as he continues to build a convincing case for the Cy Young Award. The 26-year-old has allowed just four total runs this month and hasn't surrendered more than two runs in a start since July 26. His final regular-season start will come Saturday in Cincinnati.

Hendricks has been confirmed as the starter for Monday's series opener in Pittsburgh, the Daily Herald's Bruce Miles reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was pushed back from pitching this weekend in an effort by the Cubs to line up the postseason rotation. Hendricks will now presumably get two starts next week, first against Pittsburgh on Monday and then next Saturday in Cincinnati.

Hendricks' next start will be pushed back, and he will not pitch until Monday at the earliest, according to Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks has continued to roll this month with a 1.80 ERA over three starts, and there is no indication he is dealing with an injury, so he is not seemingly being pushed back for performance or health reasons. Rather, with their playoff positioning all but secured, the Cubs are likely pushing Hendricks back to help set up their postseason rotation. Hendricks will not start during the Cubs' weekend series with the Cardinals, but if he takes the mound Monday, he would still be able to get in two starts before the regular season comes to a close.

Hendricks was effective in Sunday's start versus the Brewers, allowing just two runs on six hits across six innings. He struck out nine but was made to endure his eighth loss of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks threw first-pitch strikes to 17 of 24 batters and induced 12 swinging strikes across six strong frames, but the offense could not pick him up versus Wily Peralta. Hendricks now has an astounding streak of nine straight starts in which he has gone at least six innings while allowing two or fewer runs, and he is the owner of a terrific 2.06 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP. He will look to extend his streak Saturday versus Cardinals.

Hendricks (15-7) allowed just one run on one hit and two walks with seven strikeouts over eight innings in Monday's win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks has allowed two runs or fewer in nine straight outings and one run or fewer in each of his past four as he continues to make a shockingly strong case for the Cy Young award. His only weakness compared to other contenders is a relatively low 7.9 K/9, but he has mitigated his lack of strikeouts with loads of grounders (1.7 GB/FB). His 3.38 FIP is practically identical to last year's 3.36 mark, but Hendricks has saved his best for moments with runners on base this year, which has made all the difference.

Hendricks (14-7) continued his splendid season on Labor Day, earning the win by holding the Brewers to one run in six innings. He allowed five hits, walked two, and struck out six.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks managed to lower his ERA to 2.07 for the season, while his WHIP dipped below 1.00 to 0.99. To put Hendricks' season in perspective, the 26-year-old hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in a start since May 17. His next start will be Sunday at Houston.

Hendricks (13-7) pitched seven scoreless innings, limiting the Pirates to just three hits while walking one and striking out four in Tuesday's win.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks sliced his MLB-best ERA to 2.09 with his sixth straight quality start Tuesday. The right-handed hurler is now 9-1 in his last 10 decisions dating back to June 19 and has seemingly surpassed the NL's reigning Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta as the Cubs most reliable pitcher since the All-Star break. Although his strikeout rate leaves something to be desired, Hendricks more than compensates for it with the NL's second-best WHIP of 0.98. The 26-year-old has been nothing short of a fantasy stud over the past couple months, and he'll look to continue dominating when he makes his next start Monday in Milwaukee.

Hendricks (12-7) pitched six innings, allowing two runs, four hits and two walks while striking out eight in Wednesday's win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks has now allowed three runs or fewer in 17 consecutive starts, the longest such streak in the majors this season. Wednesday's win was his third in a row and extended his career-high victory total to 12. The 26-year-old has been phenomenal this season, owning MLB's best ERA at 2.19 through 24 starts and 152 innings. Hendricks finished August with 32 strikeouts over 35.1 innings to go along with his second career complete-game shutout. He'll look to keep things rolling Tuesday in his next start versus the Pirates -- a team he held to one run over six innings in a victory on June 19.