Overview

• Hendricks starts Sunday in Anaheim against the Cubs, the club he pitched for across 11 seasons, with Chicago seeking a three-game sweep.
• He entered the matchup at 6-8 with a 4.93 ERA over 24 starts for Los Angeles this year, serving as a steady veteran in the rotation.
• USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported Hendricks could retire after the season, a possibility that has not been confirmed by the pitcher.
• Hendricks reflected on his Chicago tenure, calling wearing the Cubs uniform at Wrigley Field “the most special thing you’ll ever do.”
• After an emotional 2024 farewell in Chicago, he signed a one-year deal with the Angels and has been praised for mentoring younger pitchers.