Before watching closer Adbert Alzolay and the Cubs’ bullpen cling to a 4-3 victory Friday against the rival Cardinals, manager David Ross was asked how his players deal with late-July headlines that increasingly project them to be dealt to new teams before the trade deadline Aug. 1.
‘‘Distractions are a part of our game,’’ Ross said. ‘‘They understand they’ve got to go to work and this is their job.’’
