Kyle Hendricks
SP LAA
Tue 7/26/16 11:26 PM

Hendricks (9-7) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks with seven strikeouts over 5.2 innings in a loss Tuesday to the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Hendricks hadn't allowed an earned run since June 29th, but had his scoreless streak snapped when Jose Abreu hit an RBI single in the first inning. Still, Hendricks was nasty, as he induced 14 strikeouts and seven groundouts and threw 64 strikes in 97 pitches. Even with the hiccup, Hendricks still owns a slick 2.39 ERA.

Kyle Hendricks
SP LAA
Wed 7/20/16 6:42 PM

Hendricks (9-6) threw 6.1 innings shutout innings Wednesday, striking out seven and earning the win against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Hendricks continues his phenomenal 2016 campaign with his shutdown performance at home against the reigning NL champions. The 26-year-old Dartmouth graduate has dominated hitters despite his lack of velocity (his fastball averages less than 90 mph), and has managed to strike out 96 hitters over 18 starts. Hendricks 9-6 record is actually worse than one might think given his 2.27 ERA and the Cubs dominant offense that's leading the NL in runs. Hendricks is slated to face the rival White Sox in his next start.

Kyle Hendricks
SP LAA
Sat 7/16/16 2:01 AM

Hendricks (8-6) fired six innings of three-hit, scoreless ball in Friday's 6-0 victory over the Rangers. He surrendered two walks and struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old righty hasn't given up an earned run over the last three appearances, one of which was a two-inning spot relief stint on July 7. Hendricks has actually only given up three earned runs over his last 31 innings, and has lowered his ERA from 3.05 to 2.41 during that span. He'll look to build on his current three-start winning streak when he takes on the Mets next Wednesday.

Kyle Hendricks
SP LAA
Tue 7/5/16 10:44 AM

Hendricks improved to 7-6 by pitching 5.1 innings against the Reds on Monday. He gave up just four hits and one run (zero earned), but only struck out two.
EDGE Analysis
Most fantasy owners will take it - improvements to WHIP, ERA, and wins are always nice, but Hendricks threw 100 pitches and couldn't get out of the sixth inning before he was pulled with an 8-0 lead. He'll likely make one more start before the All-Star break, this weekend in Pittsburgh.

Kyle Hendricks
SP LAA
Wed 6/29/16 10:32 PM

Hendricks (6-6) dealt 6.2 innings, allowing two runs, eight hits and two walks while striking out five in Wednesday's win over the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Although it wasn't his best performance, Anthony Rizzo's three-run homer in the top of the first allowed Hendricks to settle in early and cruise to his sixth victory. The righty threw 80 of his season-high 117 pitches for strikes while tying his season high for hits allowed. Hendricks' 1.05 WHIP through 15 starts is good for 10th-best in the NL.

Kyle Hendricks
SP LAA
Sat 6/25/16 12:25 PM

Hendricks didn't factor into the decision against the Marlins on Friday, despite giving up only a hit and striking out five over five innings. He did surrender four runs (none earned) and four walks.
EDGE Analysis
It was an interesting stat line for Hendricks, who gave up a grand slam to Justin Bour that nevertheless left his earned run ledger unscathed due to an error by Addison Russell. Hendricks was mostly effective otherwise, managing first-pitch strikes on 14 of the 22 hitters he faced. His control was an issue however, and was the biggest culprit in the 26-year-old throwing 105 pitches in just five frames. The right-hander has put together a strong month overall that's included a 2.45 ERA, and will look to close it out with a victory against the Reds next Wednesday.

Kyle Hendricks
SP LAA
Sun 6/19/16 11:58 PM

Hendricks allowed just one run across six strong innings in Sunday's win over the Pirates, striking out a career-high 12 and walking not a single batter.
EDGE Analysis
Hendricks was excellent Sunday, as he threw 20 of 26 first-pitch strikes, pounded the zone at a 67% clip and likely was only pulled after six frames due to his elevated pitch count. Hendricks is now 5-6 on the season, but his strong 2.94 ERA and sharp 1.02 WHIP indicate that more wins are on the horizon. Further, his K/9 rate is up to 8.2 for the season, but he has made strides as a strikeout pitcher this year and could have even more to offer in that regard. He will look to keep it rolling Friday at the Marlins.

Kyle Hendricks
SP LAA
Tue 6/14/16 1:34 AM

Hendricks (4-6) allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits with four walks and four strikeouts over 5.1 innings pitched in Monday's loss at Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Hendricks has been one of the few underachievers on the Cubs this season, as six of their 19 losses are on his ledger. Those hoping for a rebound effort after a loss in Philadelphia last time out were disappointed to see the right-hander set a season high in walks while giving up the most runs he's allowed since May 17. Getting back on track in his next start won't be easy at home against the dangerous Pirates offense.

Kyle Hendricks
SP LAA
Wed 6/8/16 12:46 AM

Hendricks (4-5) surrendered four hits, two earned runs and two walks over five innings in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies. He struck out six.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old righty was pulled after 81 pitches, 55 of which he threw for strikes. The outing followed a complete-game victory and eight-inning stint, respectively, in Hendricks' last two trips to the mound. Hendricks gave up a solo homer to the struggling Ryan Howard in the fourth, marking the second consecutive start in which he'd yielded a gopher ball. His ERA remains an impressive 2.90 despite the loss, and he'll try to get back on the winning side of the ledger next Monday versus the Nationals.

Kyle Hendricks
SP LAA
Thu 6/2/16 8:58 PM

Hendricks (4-4) gave up two runs on three hits over eight innings in Thursday's win against the Dodgers. He walked one and struck out six.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander's latest outing was about as impressive as the complete game he threw in his previous start. Hendricks was in control for eight innings and the Cubs backed him with four home runs. Before his most recent two starts, Hendricks longest outing of the season was 6.2 innings. His 0.92 WHIP through ten starts is fourth-best in all of baseball.