The Cubs (1-2) dropped the first two games of the season in Texas against the defending world champion Rangers before winning on Sunday to avoid the sweep. Now, both the opponent and the weather conditions get much worse as Chicago returns to Wrigley Field for the home opening series against the Rockies starting on Monday afternoon.
Colorado (1-3) lost 103 games last season and doesn’t look much better heading into 2024. They were below average offensively despite playing in the hitter’s paradise that is Coors Field. Third baseman Ryan McMahon and young outfielder Nolan Jones are the biggest threats in the lineup for manager Bud Black.