Hendricks will pitch a couple innings against the Angels in the team's final exhibition game Sunday before taking the mound against the Diamondbacks next week, ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After posting a 1.89 ERA in his first five spring starts, Hendricks was hit hard by the Angels his last time out, with Mike Trout and Albert Pujols both taking the right-hander deep for home runs. Hendricks shook off the tough outing, saying "I got a little up which is a good learning experience in spring training." Assuming everything goes smoothly in his final tuneup, Hendricks should make his regular-season debut April 9 at Chase Field in Arizona.

Hendricks threw five innings against the White Sox on Friday, striking out three and walking none.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks has made four appearances this spring without a dud in the bunch. Overall he's given up just seven hits and two runs in 14 innings and has a stellar 14:1 K:BB. It shouldn't be long before he's officially announced as the fifth starter for the Cubs this year.

Hendricks was sharp Sunday against Oakland, throwing four scoreless innings and striking out five.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks is battling with Adam Warren for the No. 5 spot in the rotation, and while Warren has been fine, Hendricks has been outstanding this spring. In nine innings, he's struck out 11 and walked just one, and his 1.00 ERA and 0.67 WHIP are also impressive. As long as he stays healthy, he should win the job, especially with Warren having experience as a reliever already.

Hendricks pitched two innings Thursday in the Cubs' spring opener, giving up one run and striking out four.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks has the inside track for the No. 5 job in the Cubs' rotation. He did nothing Thursday to hurt his chances.

Hendricks will pitch Thursday in the Cubs' spring opener Thursday, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks is in a battle with Adam Warren for the fifth spot in the rotation, though he's currently considered the heavy favorite. That he's pitching Thursday and Warren isn't pitching until Saturday might be another check mark in his column, but obviously there is a long way to go before such a decision has to be made.

Hendricks will likely battle with Adam Warren for the fifth spot in the Cubs' rotation this season, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks probably has the inside track heading into spring training, especially with Warren's experience as a reliever with the Yankees. Hendricks has made 45 starts in his two seasons with the Cubs, compiling a 15-9 record and 3.50 ERA in the process.

Hendricks was named the starter for Game 3 of the NLCS, Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks was expected to receive the start in either Game 3 or Game 4, but he has now received the nod for the earlier game. The announcement gives him a chance to pitch multiple times in the NLCS, though the Cubs will likely go with Jon Lester and Jake Arrieta as much as possible.

Hendricks will pitch in either Game 3 or Game 4 of the NLCS, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Joe Maddon announced that Hendricks and Jason Hammel will each start in the series, but did not say which game each would pitch. Hendricks is the likely choice, only because it's his turn, but both pitchers will have more than five days of rest since their last start. The Game 3 starter, of course, is far more likely to get a second start in the NLCS, though the Cubs would prefer to use Jon Lester and Jake Arrieta for as many games as possible.

Hendricks will start Game 2 of the NLDS, ESPN's Jesse Rogers reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks ended the year strong, pitching a shutout through six inning in his final two starts and will look to carry it over to Game 2 of the NLDS when he faces Lance Lynn and the Cardinals.

Hendricks (8-7) went six shutout innings Saturday, giving up just one hit while walking none and striking out eight in a 1-0 win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks impressed in his final start of the season, retiring the first 16 batters he faced before giving up a single to Martin Maldonado. Having now posted quality starts in each of his last three outings, Hendricks has rebounded nicely from a rough August. Between the Triple-A and major league level, Hendricks has now reached 180 innings in two consecutive seasons.