McCann's 2-Run Single Helps Braves Beat Error-Prone Cubs 8-0
Brian McCann had eagerly anticipated his first game back in Atlanta since signing with the Braves in November.
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Brian McCann had eagerly anticipated his first game back in Atlanta since signing with the Braves in November.
The Texas Rangers outscored the Chicago Cubs 11-10 on Sunday after falling behind one of their former aces for the second straight day.
Yu Darvish had long since flopped in his return to Texas when former teammate Joey Gallo beat the Chicago Cubs with one swing.
Joe Maddon starts his fifth season with the Cubs. The 65-year-old manager enters the final year of his contract after four consecutive playoff appearances and the 2016 World Series title.
On the eve of opening day, fans are honoring legendary broadcaster Harry Caray.
If Strop isn't available, the Cubs' closer options include Steve Cishek, Carl Edwards Jr., Brandon Kintzler and Brian Duensing.
Maddon took a more hands-on approach during spring training after the Cubs blew a five-game lead in the NL Central last September and were eliminated by Colorado in the NL wild card game.
There are some things defensively that Baez needs to work on, too. He will open the season as the Cubs' starting shortstop while Addison Russell completes a 40-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.
The Cubs said Strop is able to play catch but will not participate in game-related drills during the next week.
