Jose Quintana is the Cubs' choice to take the mound opposite the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw when Game 1 of the NLCS begins Saturday night.
Manager Joe Maddon thinks a crazy schedule and fatigue are factors in the Cubs' slow start.
A hailstorm wiped out Monday's game between the Rockies and Cubs at Coors Field and gave Chicago more time to recover after Sunday night's 18-inning game against the New York Yankees.
The Cubs have named Jon Lester the Opening Day starter, followed by Jake Arrieta.
Dexter Fowler, after getting a "taste" of winning with the Cubs, believes he can prolong that feeling with the Cardinals.
Lefty Jon Lester has been tabbed the Cubs' starter for Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday night. The Cubs host the winner of the wild-card contest between the Giants and Mets.
