Cubs' Boyd Returns, Streak Continues

0:00It's April 22nd, this is MLB News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The Chicago Cubs are on fire with 7 straight wins, even while dealing with over 10 pitchers from their 40-man roster on the injured list. They're chasing their longest streak since 2023, and Wednesday brings a huge lift, as lefty Matthew Boyd gets activated from the mercy, 15-day injured list. Boyd, who was their opening day starter after earning his first All-Star nod last year, comes back from a bicep strain. He impressed in a rehab outing with Triple A Iowa last week, tossing three and two-thirds innings on 64 pitches without issues. The team credits this hot run to sharp starting pitching and a bat's finally waking up. Fans are buzzing about the momentum, especially after Boyd's early season mix of a rough start against the nationals and a dominant 10-strike out gym, versus the Angels. No word yet on the roster move to make room for him, but Colin Rea and Javier Assad have stepped up in the rotation while Boyd healed.

1:02The Cubs already grabbed the first two games of their four games set against the Phillies, winning five to one and seven to four. With Boyd taking the mound at 7.40pm eastern time against Philly, Chicago could stretch this streak even further and solidify their surge, before the injuries pile up more.