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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper bats during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Washington. The Reds won 6-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bryce Harper taking advantage of Cubs pitching

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - This Jan. 16, 2017 file photo shows then-President Barack Obama talking with Cubs manager Joe Maddon, center, and co-owner Laura Ricketts, left, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, where the president honored the 2016 World Series Champion baseball team. Maddon and some members of the Chicago Cubs will visit the White House on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 though it’s not an official visit with President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Joe Maddon says Cubs making informal trip to White House

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals capitalize on Cubs’ mistakes in win

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals Wilmer Difo, bottom, slides home on a wild pitch against Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Wade Davis (71) during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 26, 2017, in Washington. Diff scored on the play. The Cubs won 5-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Cubs hold on after Nationals rally for 4 in 9th, win 5-4

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker walks to the dugout after a pitching change during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Washington. The Reds won 6-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dusty Baker, Nationals manager, doesn’t believe in World Series hangover

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edinson Volquez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Costly error, missed chance as Cubs lose to Marlins 4-2

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Lester goes 7 innings to help Cubs beat Marlins 5-3

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton hits a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, June 23, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Stanton homers, Urena sizzles as Marlins top Cubs 2-0

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant (17) is congratulated by Jake Arrieta (49) and Anthony Rizzo (44) after Bryant hit a home run, scoring Arrieta and Rizzo, during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Russell paces Cubs to 11-1 win over Marlins

By CHRISTOPHER STOCK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 file photo, United States' Serena Williams makes a backhand return to her sister Venus during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook are among the finalists for best male athlete at the ESPY Awards. Tennis star Serena Williams and gymnast Simone Biles are two of the finalists for best female athlete. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)

Olympic stars Phelps, Biles among finalists for The ESPYS

Associated Press

San Diego Padres from left, Cory Spangenberg (15), Erick Aybar, Wil Myers, and Jose Pirela celebrate the team's 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs after a baseball game Wednesday, June 21, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Padres beat Cubs 3-2 on Torrens’ bases-loaded walk

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges stays on the ground after tagging out Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo during a collision at home during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, June 19, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Anthony Rizzo speaks with MLB, no discipline for plate collision

By Matt Schoch - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo swings into a lead off home run against San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 20, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Rizzo hits leadoff HR, Cubs beat Padres 4-0

By MATT SCHOCH - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez (9) celebrates with Addison Russell, after Baez scored on a double by Albert Almora Jr. during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, June 19, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Contreras hits HR, Baez scores on error, Cubs beat Padres

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher John Lackey delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Sunday, June 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Lackey deals, Rizzo leads offense as Cubs beat Pirates 7-1

By ALAN SAUNDERS - Associated Press

Rizzo, Cubs rally for 6 runs in 9th inning, beat Pirates 9-5

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Gregory Polanco, center, celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta in the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, June 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Polanco homers, Rivero gets 5-out save for Pirates vs Cubs

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon, center, argues with umpire Jeff Kellogg, left, over a home run that was called a foul ball by Anthony Rizzo, right, who is restrained from getting into the discussion by Kyle Schwarber in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Friday, June 16, 2017. Maddon was eventually eject from the game by Kellogg. Rizzo drew a walk of Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Rizzo, Cubs rally for 6 runs in 9th inning, beat Pirates 9-5

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Cubs put Zobrist on disabled list, call up La Stella

Associated Press

World Series ring ‘best present ever’ for Granger man

By BILL MOOR - Associated Press