Cubs' April Surge: Resilience & Stars

0:00It's April 30th. This is MLB News Today, powered by AI, you're around the diamond update. I'm Corey with the story. The Chicago Cubs turn their opening month into a full-on rollercoaster, battling injuries and a slow start before ripping off 10 straight. Winds their longest April streak since 1970. Despite losing pitcher Cade Horton for the season and dealing with a batter bullpen, they sit in 19 winds and 12 losses holding second, place in the National League Central. They locked in big extensions for infielder Niko Herner and Outfielder Pete Crow Armstrong showing faith in their core amid the chaos. The lineup finally heated up after a cold spell, proving they could adapt on the fly. Manager Craig Council called it a taste of Major League grit, saying they just played the game in front of them with whoever's available. That mindset built real resilience, turning early setbacks into momentum. Standouts like Herner slash close to 300 average with gold glove defense, while starters showed a imanaga posted a 3.15 ERA.

1:02And reliever Ben Brown stabilized the pen at under two runs earned. Danzby Swanson's late game heroics against the Dodgers kept the streak alive. These North Ciders prove they're built for the long haul, stacking winds and highlights that a fan's buzzing is May kicks off.