What happened: The Cubs reunited their 2016 World Series championship team for a 10th-anniversary ceremony, but Kris Bryant did not take part in the on-field event. Bryant, the 2016 NL MVP, has played for the Rockies since leaving Chicago in free agency.

Why it matters: Reporter Troy Renck described Bryant as a "sunken cost" for Colorado, contrasting his standing there with how he is still "viewed favorably" in Chicago. The absence underscores the gap between his 2016 postseason peak with the Cubs and his tenure with the Rockies, who enter the stretch run at 35-54.

What to watch: Watch for whether Bryant makes any public comment on missing the ceremony.