A look at what’s happening all around the majors Thursday:
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PINKIE PROBLEM
The Cubs are hopeful that NL MVP Kris Bryant won’t miss much time after he sprained his left pinkie during a headfirst slide in Wednesday’s win over Atlanta. X-rays were negative, and Bryant is considered day-to-day. ”I think we really kind of dodged the bullet right there,” manager Joe Maddon said. Bryant, the 2016 NL MVP, is hitting .273 with 19 homers and 40 RBIs. Chicago has a day off before opening a series against St. Louis at Wrigley Field on Friday.
BUMGARNER’S RETURN
Madison Bumgarner makes his first home start since missing three months following a dirt bike accident.