The latest development for the Cubs is a calf injury to veteran right-hander Jameson Taillon sustained while running in a bullpen session, which Craig Counsell says is going to keep him out for at least a month.

There’s a difference between playoff odds and World Series odds,” Jed Hoyer said. “Just getting in is not necessarily the ticket."

The St. Louis Cardinals turn their attention to the NL Central leading Chicago Cubs for a three-game series over the holiday weekend.