Hendricks (3-4) went the distance against the Phillies, surrendering just five hits and an earned run. He struck out seven.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks turned in a gem, throwing 76 of 104 pitches for strikes, notching first-pitch strikes on 26 of 32 batters, and inducing 12 swings-and-misses. It was the 26-year-old's first complete game of the season, and the seven whiffs were his second-best total on the year as well. The effort lowered Hendricks' ERA to 2.93, a stellar figure that belies his current 3-4 record. While receiving less attention than his more publicized rotation mates, the Dartmouth product is enjoying a fine season in his own right, and will look to continue his success against the Dodgers next Thursday.

Hendricks fell to 2-4 after Sunday's loss to the Giants in which he allowed a single earned run with one strikeout and three walks across 5.1 innings.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks allowed just two extra-base hits Sunday, but one of them unfortunately came from opposing pitcher Madison Bumgarner, who doubled in the only run of the game in the fifth inning. Hendricks has now failed to go six innings in either of his last two starts, but he continues to limit baserunnsers and is the owner of a solid 3.30 ERA to go along with a tidy WHIP of 1.06. He has failed to win a game since early May and will look to get back in the left column Saturday at the Phillies.

Hendricks (2-3) allowed four runs on five hits and two walks with six strikeouts over 5.1 innings in a loss Monday to the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks was cruising until the sixth inning, when he allowed a walk and three hits including a double to end his bid for a quality start. He gave up a home run for just the second time all season and allowed at least four runs for the first time since April 20 in St. Louis. Hendricks was nasty for the first five innings though, as he induced 10 swinging strikes and eight ground ball outs. Even with this minor setback, Hendricks owns a 3.51 ERA.

Hendricks (2-2) yielded three runs (two earned) on six hits over 6.2 innings in a no-decision against the Padres on Wednesday. He also struck out eight and walked one.

EDGE Analysis

That's certainly good enough to win most days with the Cubs offense. The eight strikeouts for Hendricks was a season high, as he threw 66 of his 102 pitches for strikes, 22 of which were called strikes. The Cubs offense gave Hendricks a one-run lead by the time he departed, but reliever Pedro Strop gave up a three-run homer. San Diego won 7-4. Hendricks will make his next start Tuesday versus the Brewers.

Hendricks (2-2) shut the Nationals out over six innings Thursday, giving up just two hits and two walks while striking out four in a winning effort.

EDGE Analysis

Five starts into the season, Hendricks is delivering more or less what we expected from him: steady, yet unspectacular ratios. His strikeout rate is a bit better than he gets credit for, but Hendricks' real improvement this year has been in the form of generating ground balls -- his current 60.5 percent rate is among the very best in all of baseball. He may not be the most exciting fantasy asset out there, but he's getting the job done.

Hendricks will have his next start pushed back to later next week after Saturday's start was rained out, affording the Cubs an unforeseen off day, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was scheduled to pitch in the Cubs' first series next week against the division rival Pirates, but the Cubs can now push him back to Thursday against the Nationals, while getting Jason Hammel, Jake Arrieta and Jon Lester taking the mound in the Pittsburgh series. There are not major fantasy ramifications from this move, but owners in leagues with daily moves should make note that Hendricks' next start date has changed.

Hendricks took a no-decision as he allowed one run on two hits and a walk over five innings Tuesday against the Brewers. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks was rolling and only needed 69 pitches to get through five nice innings against the Brewers, but he was lifted for a pinch hitter as Joe Maddon decided to trust his excellent bullpen. Hendricks has been solid, with a 3.52 ERA and 2.51 FIP, but he's averaging just over 5.2 innings per start as the Cubs have shown a quick trigger finger during pinch hit opportunities in his starts thus far.

Hendricks (1-2) allowed four runs on seven hits with five strikeouts and two walks in a loss Wednesday versus the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

St. Louis got to him for two runs in the first and two more in the second. After that, Hendricks retired seven of the next nine batters he faced. Through three starts, the strikeout numbers have been pretty consistent for the right-hander, as he's recorded five in each game. Hendricks will make his next start Tuesday versus the Brewers.

Hendricks allowed four runs (two earned) on seven hits, he did not walk a batter, and struck out five over six innings of a 6-1 loss to the Rockies on Friday afternoon.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks (1-1, 2.84 ERA) suffered from some timely Rockies hitting and some shoddy defense behind him which is never a good formula for success. He'll try to get back on the winning track when he takes on the Cardinals in St. Louis next time out.

Hendricks (1-0) earned the win, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out five over 6.2 innings Saturday at the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks outdueled Zach Greinke, as the offense provided him with a 4-0 lead in the fourth inning, and he held the Diamondbacks in check before giving way to the bullpen. He's looking to improve upon his 2015 season when he won eight games with an ERA of 3.95. He'll make his next start Friday against the Rockies.