And while the bottom of the order has been the difference-maker, one player near the top is doing his part as well. Tucker has been every bit as good as advertised in his first month with the team, becoming the first Cubs player since 1900 to record at least seven home runs and seven stolen bases within the team's first 26 games.

Ian Happ and the Chicago Cubs walked off the Los Angeles Dodgers, 11-10, on Tuesday in the bottom of the tenth inning. It was the team's third win in six tries so far this season as it finishes out its third series in a month against the defending World Series champions.

The Cubs hired Craig Counsell away from the Milwaukee Brewers, in part, for the manager’s patience with young talent. During Crow-Armstrong’s rookie season last year, Counsell stressed the importance of focusing on defense and base running rather than worrying about the offensive numbers. That is easier said than done.

Armstrong’s home run was just one of his electric moments in a 7-6 victory that gave the Chicago Cubs the season series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Cubs designated Gave Workman for assignment as they continue to tinker with the third-base position group.

Nicky Lopez was at home in Arizona with his wife on Tuesday night, watching the Cubs’ wild comeback win over the Dodgers. One day later, he was wearing a Cubs uniform and standing in front of his new locker inside Wrigley Field.