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
MESA, Arizona — So the Cubs beat the Dodgers twice in Spring Training games and outscored them 19-7. Everything’s all set then, right?
Well, of course it isn’t, not with these being practice games not played under regular-season conditions and half of it being played with miscellaneous minor leaguers.
Nevertheless, there were good signs for the Cubs in their 7-3 win over the Dodgers at sun-kissed Sloan Park Friday afternoon.