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Maybe this isn't the Cubs year: 5 things to know about MLB this week from Paul Hoynes

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The first week of MLB's 2016 season is in the books and what a week it was.

There was cold weather, a powerful start by a rookie, an unfortunate injury, the season debut of two $200 million-plus pitchers and more. Let's take a look at five things you should know about MLB this week.

No.1 Maybe this isn't the Cubs year

The talent-laden Chicago Cubs, predicted by many to win the World Series for the first time since 1908, suffered a bad injury Thursday night when power-hitting left fielder Kyle Schwarber was lost for the season following a collision with center fielder Dexter Fowler.