The Cubs are heading into the final week of the regular season. It will be unlike anything they’ve ever experienced.
When the Cubs return from Pittsburgh on Thursday, they’ll head straight into a Chicago quarantine hotel through the opening round of the playoffs. Presumably, they’ve already been packing in preparation for the bubble and handling logistical issues and family concerns that come with this unusual postseason.
“This is definitely a different week than I’ve ever been a part of,” manager David Ross said.
Of course, this season has been different than any other. For one, there were concerns that COVID-19 would make it impossible for a schedule to be completed, even with the stringent protocols that were put in place.