Cubs make four roster moves ahead of second game against Pirates

The Cubs announced they recalled right-handed pitchers Daniel Palencia and Keegan Thompson to the major leagues on Tuesday. In reciprocal, they placed Julian Merryweather on the 15-day IL with right knee tendinitis and optioned Jack Neely to Triple-A Iowa. Palencia holds a 6.55 ERA from 11 innings pitched (seven appearances) in the major leagues this season. He earned his first...