Cubs relievers Hodge, Wicks to start season on IL
ESPN • 3/8/2026
Summary
The Chicago Cubs will begin the season with relief pitchers Porter Hodge and Jordan Wicks on the injured list. Hodge is dealing with a flexor strain, while Wicks has nerve irritation, according to manager Craig Counsell.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
49d
Age
2
Sources
from cluster
1193
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1193/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1193/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Story Timeline
- 2026-03-08Cubs relievers Hodge, Wicks to start season on IL (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: 49 days - proven survivor
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