Losing streaks all around as Cubs host Marlins

The Chicago Cubs are returning home from a dreadful road trip that began with a three-game sweep at the hands of the Miami Marlins.

With prized first base prospect Matt Mervis expected to make his major league debut, the Cubs will hope to avoid a fourth straight defeat on Friday and begin some redemption against the visiting Marlins, who have also dropped three straight.

On April 19, the Cubs were 11-6, batting .286, av