Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks
Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks adjusts his cap after loading the bases in the second inning against the Angels at Wrigley Field on April 13, 2019.
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Photos of Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks.
Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks finishes a throwing session at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks works out during spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks high-fives young fans as the team is introduced at the Cubs Convention on Jan. 18, 2019, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks departs Wrigley Field as the season ends Oct. 3, 2018.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks delivers to the plate against the White Sox on Sept. 23, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks delivers to the plate against the Brewers on April 26, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks is congratulated in the dugout after his night was finished against the Brewers on April 26, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks chats with fans during the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation’s sixth annual Cook-Off for Cancer fundraiser on May 9, 2018, at Morgan Manufacturing.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks fields a ball hit by Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco on June 5, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks sits in the dugout before the sixth inning against the Rockies on May 1, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks reacts after teammate David Bote catches a fly ball against the Nationals on Aug. 10, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks wraps his head in a towel after leaving a game against the Padres on Aug. 4, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Cubs players Anthony Rizzo, from left, Kris Bryant, Kyle Hendricks and Ben Zobrist attend the Brewers-Cubs Wives Softball Challenge on June 12, 2018, at Miller Park in Milwaukee.
(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks throws in the first inning of the second game of the season against the Miami Marlins in Miami, Friday, March 30, 2018.
(Gaston De Cardenas / AP)Kyle Hendricks pitches during the first day of pitchers and catchers practice at Sloan Park during Cubs spring training Wednesday Feb. 14, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks warms up during the first day of pitchers and catchers practice at Sloan Park during Cubs spring training Wednesday Feb. 14, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks delivers to the Blue Jays in the first inning Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks scores against Blue Jays catcher Miguel Montero in the third inning Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks looks out at the field after being replaced by relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs manager Joe Maddon talks with Kyle Hendricks in the dugout after the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 4, 2017.
(Jon Durr / Getty Images)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks is congratulated by teammates after he grounds out, scoring a run in the second inning, against the White Sox at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 24, 2017.
(Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks delivers an RBI groundout on a broken bat against White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez in the second inning Monday, July 24, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks looks on from the dugout in the eighth inning of a game against the Rockies at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Thursday, June 8, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks delivers a pitch against the Cardinals during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sunday, June 4, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks walks across the field before the start of a game against the Giants at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks delivers to the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Wrigley Field on May 17, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks strikes out in the 18th inning against the Yankees at Wrigley Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws in the first inning against the Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 30, 2017, in Boston.
(Adam Glanzman / Getty Images)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks and catcher Willson Contreras talk in the third inning against the Brewers on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws against the Pirates in the first inning at Wrigley Field on Friday, April 14, 2017, in Chicago.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks waves to the crowd as members of the Cubs are presented with their 2016 world championship rings before a game against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks pitches during the first inning of a spring training game against the Reds on Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Las Vegas.
(John Locher / AP)Kyle Hendricks throws during a spring training game against the Rockies on Monday, March 20, 2017, in Scottsdale, Ariz.
(Darron Cummings / AP)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws a pitch during the first inning of a spring training game against the Mariners on March 10, 2017.
(Ross D. Franklin / AP)Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks signs autographs for fans during spring training on Feb. 22, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitchers Casey Kelly, from left, Kyle Hendricks and Rob Zastryzny throw during spring training at the Under Armour Performance Center on Feb. 18, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws against the Dodgers during the first inning of a spring training game on March 4, 2017.
(Matt York / AP)Kyle Hendricks poses during Cubs Photo Day on Feb. 21, 2017 in Mesa, Arizona.
(Jamie Squire / Getty Images)Kyle Hendricks, right, and Jake Arrieta warm up during an informal workout at spring training on Feb. 13, 2017.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks signs autographs for fans during the final day of the Cubs Convention on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017.
(Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune)Mila Golden, 3, of Chicago points to the exact spot on her ball where she wants pitcher Kyle Hendricks to sign at the Cubs Convention on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017.
(Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks is introduced at the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.
(Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)Kyle Hendricks holds the Commissioner’s Trophy during a celebration honoring the World Series champions at Grant Park on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016.
(Nam Y. Huh / AP)Kyle Hendricks leaves the field in the fifth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks delivers in the first inning against the Indians during Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks Oct. 30, 2016 before Game 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks pitches in the 3rd inning Oct. 28, 2016 in Game 3 of the World Series at Wrigley Field.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks pitches in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Three of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 28, 2016.
(Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)Starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks is welcomed back to the dugout after the 1st inning Oct. 28, 2016 in Game 3 of the World Series at Wrigley Field.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks leaves the game in the fifth inning Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 in Game 3 of the World Series at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks hits Jason Kipnis with a pitch in the fifth inning in Game Three of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 28, 2016.
(Stacy Revere / Getty Images)Starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks comes out to take batting practice as the team participates in a work out at Wrigley Field October 27, 2016 in advance of Game 3 of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians on Friday.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks speaks during a news conference before Friday’s Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians, Oct. 27, 2016, in Chicago.
(Nam Y. Huh / AP)Starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks celebrates Oct. 22, 2016 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein, hugs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks, after their team’s NLCS game 6 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers, at Wrigley Field on Oct. 22, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks leaves the game during the sixth inning of Game 2 of the NLCS at Wrigley Field against the Dodgers on Oct. 16, 2016.
(David J. Phillip / AP)Kyle Hendricks stands on the mound after giving up a solo homer to the Dodgers’ Adrian Gonzalez (upper right) in the second inning of Game 2 of the NLCS at Wrigley Field on October 16, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks stands on the pitcher’s mound in the first inning against the Dodgers during Game 2 of the NLCS at Wrigley Field on Oct. 16, 2016.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Kyle Hendricks takes a swing during batting practice at a team work out at Wrigley Field on Oct. 13, 2016 in advance of game 1 of the NLCS against the Dodgers.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks talks with Theo Epstein as pitchers take batting practice during a work out at Wrigley Field on Oct. 13, 2016 in advance of game 1 of the NLCS.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks pitches in the second inning of Game 2 of a National League Division Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 8, 2016.
(Armando Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs catcher Willson Contreras talks with Kyle Hendricks after Hendricks was struck by a line drive and taken out of Game 2 of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 8, 2016.
(Armando Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks gets hit by a ball off the bat by the Giants’ Angel Pagan in the fourth inning of Game 2 at Wrigley Field on Oct. 8, 2016.
(Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)Kyle Hendricks hits a two-run single that drove in Jason Heyward and Javier Baez against the Giants in the second inning of Game 2 at Wrigley Field on Oct. 8, 2016.
(TANNEN MAURY / EPA)Kyle Hendricks throws Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, in a practice before Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks warms up during a team workout at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks reacts after walking the Reds’ Eugenio Suarez and forcing in a run in the first inning on Oct. 2, 2016, in Cincinnati. The Cubs won 7-4.
(John Minchillo / AP)Kyle Hendricks pitches in the first inning during the game against the Pirates at PNC Park on Sept. 26, 2016 in Pittsburgh.
(Justin K. Aller / Getty Images)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks reacts as he allows two runs to the Brewers in the second inning on Sept. 18, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks delivers to the Brewers in the first inning on Sept. 18, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks smiles in the dugout during his team’s game against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sept. 14, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws during the first inning against the Cardinals on Sept. 12, 2016. Hendricks carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning before giving up a home run to Jeremy Hazelbaker.
(Jeff Roberson / AP)Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws during the sixth inningagainst the Cardinals on Sept. 12, 2016, in St. Louis. Hendricks no-hit the Cardinals through eight innings.
(Jeff Roberson / AP)Kyle Hendricks throws during the sixth inning of a game against the Brewers on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in Milwaukee.
(Morry Gash / AP)Kyle Hendricks peers out from the dugout before the start of a game against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks walks to the team bus dressed in a onesie after the Cubs’ game against the Dodgers on Aug. 28, 2016, in Los Angeles.
(Michael Owen Baker / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks pitches against the Rockies in the first inning on Aug. 19, 2016, in Denver.
(Dustin Bradford / Getty Images)Kyle Hendricks gets thrown the ball during the first inning of a game against the Cardinals on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
(Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)A multiple-exposure sequence of Kyle Hendricks pitching against the Marlins during the ninth inning on Aug. 1, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
(David Banks / Getty Images)Kyle Hendricks hugs catcher Willson Contreras after pitching a complete-game shutout against the Marlins at Wrigley Field on Monday, August 1, 2016.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks receives a high-five from catcher David Ross before Hendricks’ start against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on Tuesday, July 26, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks pitches during a game against the Rangers at Wrigley Field on Friday, July 15, 2016.
(Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks, right, with Matt Szczur during a fundraiser for Jon Lester’s NVRQT capmpaign on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, in Chicago.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks, dressed in a track suit, heads to the team bus after a 3-2 loss to the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 5, 2016.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks heads to the locker room after his complete game victory over the Phillies at Wrigley Field on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks receives a hug from manager Joe Maddon after Hendricks’ complete game victory over the Phillies at Wrigley Field on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks has a laugh with catcher Miguel Montero after Hendricks’ complete game victory against the Phillies at Wrigley Field on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Cubs fans cheer with Kyle Hendricks on the mound in the ninth inning against the Phillies at Wrigley Field on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks throws against the Nationals in the first inning at Wrigley Field on Thursday, May 5, 2016.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks, dressed in a zany suit, heads for the bus after the game against the Braves, at Wrigley Field on Sunday May 1, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks stands on stage with other members of the Cubs during the annual Bricks and Ivy Ball charity event at Navy Pier’s Grand Ballroom on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks has a laugh during morning drills that preceded the first spring training game at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Friday, March 4, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks poses for a portrait during photo day at spring training in Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks signs autographs after attending the fifth day of spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)After getting swept in the NLCS by the Mets, Cubs players, including Kyle Hendricks, stop by Wrigley Field on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, to say their goodbyes for the season, pick up personal items, and sign a few autographs.
(Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks takes the field before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Mets on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks delivers to the Cardinals in the fourth inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in St. Louis.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Hendricks throws to first base in the first inning against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015.
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