Chicago Cubs’ bullpen is taking on a whole new look
![Jul 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) delivers in the eleventh inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Jul 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) delivers in the eleventh inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fcubbiescrib-com-2Ffiles-2F2016-2F07-2Faroldis-chapman-mlb-new-york-yankees-cleveland-indians-850x560-aeb304f9d3520062c05deef4e9bae409.jpg)
Pedro Strop
Strop is a hot and cold guy for the Cubs, but when he’s hot, he’s unhittable. In fact, in the last seven days (as of the time of this writing) he hasn’t allowed a hit. He has a solid 47:12 K/BB ratio this year and over the last month, he’s gotten a lot better control over his pitches.
He’s been keeping his pitch counts low, and that’s exactly what the Cubs need from him down the stretch. This is a guy that you can count on late in games because he thrives under the pressure.
There are times when Strop will get a little out of control in big moments, but when he settles down and settles in, it’s a thing of beauty to watch.
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