The trip to Japan was a letdown for everybody except the Cubs players and coaches. With domestic Opening Day just a week away, at least the team knows where it stands against the National League’s elite. Chicago lacked the punch to match the Dodgers at the plate, and its defense was shoddy. Matt Shaw looks like he has some work to do at the hot corner, and Jon Berti has me longing for the return of Nico Hoerner. Berti did rebound with three hits and a stolen base in the second game of the series.
The Rundown: Cubs Leave Japan Knowing What to Improve, Hoerner Close to Returning, Passan Blasts DoD for Robinson Omission
