Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social
Here’s yet another example of why Spring Training results mean nothing.
The Cubs returned from Japan — where their bats were pretty silent — and played five games at Sloan Park, in which they were outscored 35-13, and lost four of the five.
Two days later, the Cubs smashed out 12 hits and drew six walks, scoring in double figures in a 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks.