The Cubs (6-3) just finished a very successful opening homestand, going 5-1 against the Rockies and Dodgers. With all apologies to Colorado, taking two of three from Los Angeles was a much more impressive feat. Chicago’s offense was explosive over the six games, scoring a whopping 44 runs. They hope to keep the good times rolling as they head out on a nine-game West Coast trip beginning Monday in San Diego.
The Padres (5-7) had a disappointing 2023 which began with very high expectations and ended with missing the playoffs. Cy Young winner Blake Snell departed for San Francisco in free agency and has been replaced by Dylan Cease, who came over via trade from the White Sox right before the season.