Morning Mound Visit: Ryan Tepera, David Ross suspended for pitch thrown behind Brandon Woodruff

Al Yellon | Bleed Cubbie Blue: Ryan Tepera received a three-game suspension for throwing behind Brandon Woodruff. MLB concluded that Tepera intentionally threw at Woodruff. Cubs manager David Ross has also received a one-game suspension.

Justin Choi | FanGraphs: Since coming out of nowhere in 2018, we’ve gotten used to Max Muncy just generally being excellent. This may not be his final form, however. Max Muncy has always had a disciplined approach, but his eye is on another level right now.

Michael Baumann | The Ringer: Speaking of players that came out of nowhere, Shane Bieber wasn’t supposed to be one of the best pitchers on the planet, but here we are. Who will be the next to rise from middling prospect to perennial Cy Young contender?

Quick Hits

David Price picked up his first major league save. Outside of the postseason that is.

Willy Adames popped up a ball that never came down. It instead got stuck in Tropicana Field’s roof.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit the longest home run of his career.