The Cubs called another pair of rookies up to the big leagues Saturday, adding Alfonso Rivas and Scott Effross to a group of players the organization is evaluating for 2022 and beyond.

A viewer’s guide to the remainder of the 2021 Cubs season, including an eye on filling out the core and the development of young pitching.

The Cubs gave Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo the day off as trade rumors swirled and the Cubs completed a series of transactions.