The Cubs open the 2016 season exactly one week from today in Anaheim against Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and the Angels. Jake Arrieta will face Garrett Richards in the first game of arguably the most anticipated season in the history of the franchise.
Joe Maddon’s team has work to do over the next six days leading up to Opening Night. There are three games remaining on the Cactus League schedule. The Cubs break camp Wednesday, leaving for Las Vegas for two exhibition games at Cashman Field with the Mets. The Cubs travel to Anaheim on Saturday prior to one last practice game on Sunday afternoon versus the Angels.