October 11, 2017 Cubs.com, Cubs try to advance to NLCS behind Arrieta http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/258058364/cubs-try-to-advance-to-nlcs-behind-arrieta Cubs.com, Cubs 'ready to play,' no matter the day http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/258184226/cubs-not-worried-about-nlds-g4-postponement/ Cubs.com, Extra day for Arrieta to rest can only benefit Cubs http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/258192972/extra-day-for-jake-arrieta-to-rest-helps-cubs/ Cubs.com, Arrieta to remain starter for G4 as NLCS calls http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/258013560/cubs-jake-arrieta-healthy-for-game-4-start/ ESPNChicago.com, Dusty Baker sticking with Tanner Roark as illness, 'AC' and 'mold' affecting team http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/20982955/2017-mlb-postseason-washington-nationals-chicago-cubs- game-4-postponed NBC Sports Chicago, Are the Nationals crazy for not starting Stephen Strasburg in Game 4? http://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/cubs/are-nationals-crazy-not-starting-stephen-strasburg-game-4-nlds- roark-dusty-baker-scherzer NBC Sports Chicago, Respect this: How Anthony Rizzo owns October http://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/cubs/respect-how-anthony-rizzo-owns-october NBC Sports Chicago, Strasburg? Scherzer? Kershaw? Cubs still have the pitching to be unstoppable in October again http://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/cubs/strasburg-scherzer-kershaw-cubs-still-have-pitching-be- unstoppable-october-again NBC Sports Chicago, Why wasn't Cubs-Nationals Game 4 played earlier in the day? http://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/cubs/why-wasnt-cubs-nationals-game-4-played-earlier-day-nlds-torre- dusty-baker-maddon NBC Sports Chicago, Game 4 postponed to Wednesday: Could postseason rain go against the Cubs this time around? http://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/cubs/game-4-postponed-wednesday-could-postseason-rain-go-against- cubs-time-around Chicago Tribune, Joe Maddon believes excellent Cubs pitching deciding factor in NLDS http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-joe-maddon-great-cubs-pitching-spt-1011- 20171010-story.html Chicago Tribune, Forget record, manager in October only as good as outcome of last decision http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-playoff-managers-under-microscope-sullivan-spt-1011- 20171010-column.html Chicago Tribune, Nationals stick with Game 4 starter Tanner Roark over Stephen Strasburg http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-tanner-roark-nationals-side-spt-1011-20171010- story.html Chicago Tribune, Game 4 rainout favors Nationals — unless they foolishly ignore opportunity http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-dusty-baker-stephen-strasburg-haugh-spt-1011- 20171010-column.html Chicago Tribune, Joe Maddon insists Anthony Rizzo still an underrated player http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-anthony-rizzo-underrated-cubs-spt-1011-20171010- story.html Chicago Tribune, Rain washes out NLDS Game 4 between Cubs, Nationals; rescheduled to Wednesday http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-cubs-nationals-nlds-game4-live-updates-20171010- htmlstory.html Chicago Tribune, Postseason brings out the best in Cubs' Albert Almora Jr. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-albert-almora-postseason-star-cubs-spt-1011- 20171010-story.html Chicago Tribune, TBS did not nix 1 p.m. Cubs-Nationals start time, despite reports http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-cubs-tbs-rain-delay-20171010-story.html Chicago Tribune, Nationals name Tanner Roark starter for NLDS Game 4 http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-nationals-cubs-starters-stephen-strasburg-4- 20171010-story.html Chicago Tribune, Eddie Vedder tosses souvenirs to bleacherites from Murphy's rooftop http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-eddie-vedder-tosses-souvenirs-to-bleacherites-- 20171010-column.html Chicago Sun-Times, Will postponement rain on Cub rotation’s victory parade against Nats? https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/will-postponement-rain-on-cub-rotations-victory-parade-against-nats/ Chicago Sun-Times, Joe Maddon wants the Dodgers? He’s got them if Cubs can win one more https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/joe-maddon-wants-the-dodgers-hes-got-them-if-cubs-can-win-one- more/ Chicago Sun-Times, MORRISSEY: Have the Cubs put a curse on the Nationals? https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/morrissey-have-the-cubs-put-a-curse-on-the-nationals/ Chicago Sun-Times, Nats sticking with Tanner Roark, not Strasburg, in Game 4 https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/nationals-sticking-with-tanner-roark-not-strasburg-in-game-4/ Chicago Sun-Times, Cubs, Nationals rained out, Game 4 rescheduled for Wednesday 3:08 p.m. https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/mother-nature-could-force-cubs-to-face-strasburg-in-game-4/ Chicago Sun-Times, Cubs’ Hendricks ready for next big-game start — if he isn’t overlooked https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-hendricks-ready-for-next-big-game-start-if-he-isnt-overlooked/ Chicago Sun-Times, Cubs, White Sox urged to extend safety net to protect fans https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-sox-urged-to-extend-safety-safety-net-to-protect-fans/ Daily Herald, Will rainout help Chicago Cubs eliminate Nationals? http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20171010/will-rainout-help-chicago-cubs-eliminate-nationals Daily Herald, Baffling Baker won't send Strasburg against Cubs in Game 4 http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20171010/baffling-baker-wont-send-strasburg-against-cubs-in-game-4 Daily Herald, Maddon: 'Respect'-seeking Rizzo is underrated http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20171010/maddon-respect-seeking-rizzo-is-underrated Daily Herald, Rozner: Do Nationals really lack respect for Chicago Cubs' Rizzo? http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20171010/rozner-do-nationals-really-lack-respect-for-chicago-cubs-rizzo Daily Herald, Imrem: Baker deserves more respect than he gets http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20171010/imrem-baker-deserves-more-respect-than-he-gets -- Cubs.com Cubs try to advance to NLCS behind Arrieta By Mark Feinsand The Nationals and Cubs spent Tuesday at Wrigley Field wondering whether they would play Game 4 of their best- of-five series. After a lot of rain and a lot of waiting, they'll finally get that chance today. Despite getting outstanding efforts from both Stephen Strasburg and Max Scherzer against the Cubs, the Nationals find themselves facing a two-games-to-one deficit in the National League Division Series presented by T-Mobile, their backs against the wall and their season on the line. The Cubs will be attempting to reach their third straight National League Championship Series and set off another raucous celebration at the Friendly Confines. "You're playing the most important games of the year; you want to play in better weather," Cubs manager Joe Maddon said after a terrible forecast forced the postponement. "Whatever it is, you've just got to get ready and go ahead and do it. There is no crying. You just go play." First pitch today is slated for 4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT on TBS. The Nationals will try to stave off elimination and force a decisive Game 5 on Thursday in Washington. Both teams have an identical 2.08 ERA in the series, but the Cubs have come up with the timely hits in Games 1 and 3. "We've won two games in a row before; it's not a record," Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman said. "It's not an ideal situation to be in; obviously, I'd rather be up 2-1. It's playoff baseball. We'll come back out tomorrow, play a game, hopefully come out on top and go home and have an exciting Game 5." As a team, the Nationals are slashing .121/.200/.231, while the Cubs have a slightly better .179/.274/.298 line. Scherzer carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning Monday night, but the Cubs answered with runs in the seventh and eighth to escape with a 2-1 victory in front of a raucous home crowd. Wrigley Field was alive and rocking, immediately evoking memories of last year's remarkable run. The Cubs know that taking care of business sooner than later is important in October. Momentum can swing in crazy ways, much as it did in last year's World Series, when they overcame a 3-1 deficit against the Indians. "I wouldn't use the word urgency," Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant said. "One game at a time, all that stuff, I still believe in that. I believe everybody here believes in that. We've got a good manager leading the way. It is nice to get the first win at home and use home-field advantage to your advantage. It would be nice [to clinch]. I can't wait to see Jake [Arrieta] out there tomorrow. We know what he does in the postseason. It's going to be fun." Arrieta will make his eighth career postseason start, looking to lower his 3.64 ERA in those games. A free agent after the season, Arrieta hopes to help the Cubs extend this playoff run as long as possible, but he said Monday that he's making sure to soak it all in, just in case this winds up being his final start for Chicago. "Just trying to take everything in, look around a little bit more," Arrieta said. "Trying to kind of capture some mental images of Wrigley and the fan base and my teammates, and just to try and remember as much as I can about these last couple weeks if it's my last time in this uniform." Rather than turn to Strasburg on regular rest -- manager Dusty Baker said the pitcher had been "feeling under the weather" Tuesday -- the Nationals will stick with their scheduled starter, Tanner Roark. Roark will make his second career postseason start, his fourth appearance overall.