Nobody knows for sure whether the Cubs’ season would’ve turned out differently if their starting pitching had stayed intact. Before their 3-0 loss Sunday to the Marlins that prevented a Cubs sweep, manager David Ross mused about the topic.
‘‘I think the main thing I want to say is I wish they were healthy all year,’’ Ross quipped. ‘‘This is what we knew we were missing. These guys are really good major-league pitchers. It’s nice to have them back.’’
