Chicago Cubs news and notes — Alcantara, Rea, Hoerner

Today’s Reflections Well, Nico Hoerner did do something I never saw Ryno do. That, and three singles, was all that there was to talk about after Saturday’s game. Better luck, and lineup, Sunday. I had a little fun below, but I think Kevin Alcantara can provide a spark, a break, motivation — something — for this team. It was sad to see that Colin Rea’s fine quality start went to waste. I wouldn’t have believed this 10 days ago, but it’s not the starting pitching (for the most part) or the bullpen