MLB released the 2020 regular-season schedule for all 30 teams Monday, showcasing an earlier start and finish than usual. The first item of note is that everyone starts on March 26, rather than staggering the games as they have to some extent in the past.
But let’s dispense with the rest of the league and take a few moments to break down the Cubs’ schedule. They open in Milwaukee, then turn right around to begin play at Wrigley four days later. Because playing baseball in Chicago in March is a great idea. The long roadie to start this season was bad, but there’s some serious potential for inclement weather right from the gate next year.