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

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)