Pitching is certainly an area of need for the Cubs, but it sure doesn’t feel like it when Matthew Boyd is on the mound. In a streak of exceptional starts, the All-Star left-hander delivered his best yet on Saturday afternoon,

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The lefty starting pitcher was named to the NL All-Star squad Sunday, joining his two teammates, who were previously announced as elected starters in the outfield.

The Guardians gave Matthew Boyd the opportunity to mount a career comeback a year ago -- a chance he seized with a strong performance down the stretch that culminated in a playoff run with Cleveland.

Cubs starter proves why he earned a $29 million contract while Cleveland's inability to solve left-handed pitching becomes a season-defining storyline.