Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Cubs' Hendricks OK in relief after 'terrible' starts

Written by 
Published in Baseball
Wednesday, 22 May 2024 17:50

CHICAGO -- Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks is taking his demotion to the bullpen in stride, stating he's looking forward to the new "challenge."

"I'm honestly excited for the opportunity and the challenge, in a way," Hendricks said Wednesday afternoon. "It's been great being down there with the guys for a game. ... It's about giving the team the best chance to win at the end of the day. That's all I'm trying to be about."

Hendricks, 34, struggled this season as a starter, posting a 10.57 ERA in seven games. He'll head to the bullpen for the first time in his career after making 253 starts, all with the Cubs. His lone career relief appearance came back in 2016, which also was the year he led the MLB with a 2.13 ERA.

"I've picked a lot of guys' brains that have done both," Hendricks said. "I picked up a lot of good nuggets already."

The Cubs don't have a defined role for Hendricks, but he said he told manager Craig Counsell he is ready for anything. Hendricks said he knew change was on the horizon after such a rough start to the year for him.

"You expect something to happen," he said. "It was just going terrible, obviously. You can't put up those kinds of results."

Hendricks gave up 50 hits in just 30 innings as a starter, including 10 home runs. He said he is hopeful he can contribute to a winning team and fix his game at the same time. The Cubs are currently in second place in the National League Central.

"The only way to really work on stuff is out there in a game, out there with a hitter in the box, seeing how my stuff is playing and getting outs," Hendricks said. "That's where I'm going to know if it's right or wrong."

Hendricks is the lone player remaining from the Cubs' 2016 World Series team. A fan favorite, he is just weeks away from passing the 10-year mark in the big leagues. He was asked if he has contemplated his future if things continue to go south on the mound for him.

"You think about that for a while," he said. "I'm so lucky and grateful, all the time I've gotten here in Chicago. Playing in front of the best fans in the world at Wrigley Field. I'm taking it one day at time. Whenever that day comes, we'll approach that head on. I'm trying to stay in the moment and see where it takes me."

Read 20 times

Soccer

Italy overcome fastest-ever goal to edge Albania

Italy overcome fastest-ever goal to edge Albania

Italy recovered from the shock of conceding the fastest goal ever scored at a European Championship...

Spain's Yamal sets youngest Euros player record

Spain's Yamal sets youngest Euros player record

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBERLIN -- Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal became the youngest playe...

Kane: Bayern failure fuels England trophy hunt

Kane: Bayern failure fuels England trophy hunt

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsHarry Kane has said the failure to end his wait for a trophy at Bay...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

'It will be insufferable': Why Lakers greats can't stand the Celtics this close to an 18th title

'It will be insufferable': Why Lakers greats can't stand the Celtics this close to an 18th title

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsIt was the day of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celti...

Barkley says he'll retire from TV after 2024-25

Barkley says he'll retire from TV after 2024-25

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCharles Barkley says next season will be his final one on TV.Barkle...

Baseball

Scherzer may rejoin team with good rehab start

Scherzer may rejoin team with good rehab start

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSEATTLE -- Max Scherzer could rejoin the Texas Rangers' rotation if...

Phils activate Marsh (hamstring) from 10-day IL

Phils activate Marsh (hamstring) from 10-day IL

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Philadelphia Phillies activated outfielder Brandon Marsh from t...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated