Chicago Cubs Fading as Kyle Hendricks Struggles

Hendricks' Performance Declines

Kyle Hendricks has been a key figure in the Cubs' success and made his MLB debut in 2014.

Hendricks has been struggling this season, posting a 4.54 ERA in 106 innings this year.

Hendricks' struggles have coincided with the Cubs' recent slide in the standings.

Cubs' Struggles Mount

The Cubs were 37-33 on June 6th and in a Wild Card position.

The team has gone 14-19 since then and now sits 3.5 games out of a Wild Card spot.

The Cubs are now 7 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central.

What's Next for the Cubs?

The Cubs have a tough schedule remaining, with series against the Dodgers, Mets, and Cardinals on the horizon.

The team will need to find a way to turn things around quickly if they want to make a run at the playoffs.

Hendricks will need to improve his performance and return to his previous form.