"Drew Smyly's Struggles Leave Cubs with Important Rotation Decisions"

The Chicago Cubs are facing important decisions regarding their starting rotation, particularly with struggling pitcher Drew Smyly. Smyly's recent performances have been subpar, with a 7.22 ERA since May 28. It is suggested that Smyly be replaced in the rotation by one of the three other starting options on the roster, while Smyly could be utilized in long relief. The Cubs also have young relievers to evaluate and may consider bringing up pitching prospect Ben Brown. The team needs reliable pitching, especially with the strong performance of their offense. Additionally, a scoring change will lower Kyle Hendricks' ERA, and there is discussion about the strike zone and its impact on player performance.