The first COVID-19 protocol violations are being dealt with by a joint committee of MLB and the players union, a reminder that players can’t let their guards down this spring.
Chicago Tribune baseball writers LaMond Pope, Meghan Montemurro and Paul Sullivan will be providing updates from the Cactus League on Monday through Friday throughout spring training.
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo cranked a two-run home run Sunday and had two homers in his first 12 at-bats through Monday.
“Early on it just felt like he was a little late in the first game, but he adjusted quick,” Ross said.