Chicago Cubs: Five predictions for the second half

Cubs staff will have at least one more no-hitter

Is he serious? We just want to see a quality start by a starter, no-hitter be damned! I get it, but we didn’t enter the season saying ” I hope the Cubs get the Wild Card”. No, sir. We set our sights high, and I’m going to continue that into the second half.

Who will it be? The obvious choice would be another from Arrieta. He has made runs at them on several occasions throughout his time in Chicago, and already has two to his name. I think he’ll come back focused, and the possibility of the Cubs using a six-man rotation wouldn’t hurt. Arrieta may have one of the most ridiculous fitness regimes in baseball, but he can still wear down.

I don’t see John Lackey doing it simply because he pitches to contact. Lester could if he has another month like he did in June when he was near untouchable. And as mentioned at the beginning of all this, don’t count out Hendricks. He’s perfecting his craft with each outing, and I can see him getting one before it’s all said and done.

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