Between playing nine-straight road games and having two games postponed (due to rain and snow, respectively), the Cubs’ 2018 season is off to an odd start.
At 6-6, it is safe to say the Cubs’ record is not as strong as expected. Not only does the team look championship-caliber on paper, but they have not had the toughest schedule thus far.
The Cubs have played the Miami Marlins (four times), Cincinnati Reds (once), Milwaukee Brewers (four times) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (three times).
Realistically, the Brewers are the only team mentioned that is expected to compete for a playoff spot in 2018.