At least that’s how Cubs manager Craig Counsell sees it. The 34-year-old left-handed Cubs pitcher was named to the National League All-Star team on Sunday and joins outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker, who were announced as starters on Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd will not participate in Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game, and his replacement ruffled some feathers online.

The lefty starting pitcher was named to the NL All-Star squad Sunday, joining his two teammates, who were previously announced as elected starters in the outfield.

Chicago Cubs starter Matthew Boyd reveals he was interested in joining the Cubs in the offseason, thanks to the influence of his late grandfather's diehard fandom for the Cubs.

Meanwhile, his teammates put together a 13-hit attack, including a home run from All-Star snub (at least for now) Seiya Suzuki, and shut out the rival Cardinals 11-0, taking the s

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Major League Baseball has unveiled the complete list of Chicago White Sox and Cubs players who will participate in the Midsummer Classic in Atlanta.