CHICAGO -- The rise of the Chicago Cubs can be traced directly back to the rise of one of their former star players, according to many within the team. As Philadelphia Phillies right-handerJake ...
It's no coincidence that Jake Arrieta's rapid growth as a big league pitcher since he joined the Chicago Cubs midway through the 2013 season mirrors the growth of his facial hair. The man with the ...
In early October, Cubs president Theo Epstein was told by a reporter that Jake Arrieta carried himself like he was the best pitcher in baseball. Epstein smiled. "He did before he was," Epstein said.