Cubs manager David Ross stands on the edge of the dugout in the first inning against the Brewers on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs went 0-7 on the recent homestand, their winless stretch of seven or more games at Wrigley since Sept. 3-11, 1943. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs are in a free-fall — 32 losses in 42 games entering a 6-game trip — and playing out the string with spare parts
