FILE - At left, in a May 7, 2017, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant reacts after striking out swinging during the first inning of an interleague baseball game against the New York Yankees, in Chicago. At right, in an Oct. 30, 2016, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant hits a home run against the Cleveland Indians during the fourth inning of Game 5 of the Major League Baseball World Series, in Chicago. The Chicago Cubs made it look so easy last season it was almost hard to envision the difficulties they're experiencing this year. (AP Photo/File)