Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks from the dugout to the locker room after a 5-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ethan Roberts (39) delivers to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pinch hitter Mike Tauchman walks through the dugout to the locker room after making the final out in the ninth inning of a 5-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (51) and catcher Yasmani Grandal (6) celebrate after securing a victory by closing out the Chicago Cubs in the ninth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jared Triolo hits a 3-run home run off of Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Tyson Miller in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jared Triolo rounds the bases after hitting a 3-run home run off of Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Tyson Miller in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales (39) greets Jared Triolo at home plate after Triolo hit a 3-run home run off of Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Tyson Miller in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Tyson Miller walks to the dugout after finishing up against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. Miller gave up a 3-run home run to Pirates third baseman Jared Triolo in the inning. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki (27) walks to the dugout after striking out in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (52) drops his helmet to the ground after striking out to end the sixth inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs third baseman Isaac Paredes walks to his position after lining up to end the fifth inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (22) drives in a run on a sacrifice fly in the third inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (52) catches a deep fly ball that went for a run-scoring sacrifice fly for Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen in the third inning of a game at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez (44) drives in a run on a single in the third inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) throws to first base after forcing out Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Bryan Reynolds (10) at second base in the third inning of a game at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks stands on the mound after a meeting with pitching coach Tommy Hottrovy (center) and catcher Christian Bethancourt in the third inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki (27) walks to the dugout after groaning out to end the second inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson sprints toward third base while advancing on a single by teammate Christian Bethancourt in the second inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) delivers to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) delivers to the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele (center) walks behind fellow pitcher Kyle Hendricks and catcher Christian Bethancourt before a start by Hendricks against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele walks in from the bullpen alongside other pitchers before a start by teammate and fellow pitcher Kyle Hendricks against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks walks through the dugout before his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong prepares to take the field before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele high-fives Clark the Cub before a Cubs game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Ali Berke sings the national anthem before the start of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Ali Berke sings the national anthem before the start of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
