Cubs Fall To The Pirates On Opening Day At Wrigley
A crowd of 10,343 dressed in winter jackets, hooded sweatshirts and hats for the return of fans to Wrigley after they were kept out last summer because of the pandemic.
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A crowd of 10,343 dressed in winter jackets, hooded sweatshirts and hats for the return of fans to Wrigley after they were kept out last summer because of the pandemic.
Baseball was back at Wrigley Field Thursday as the Cubs took on the Pittsburgh Pirates on a chilly Opening Day 2021 – though with reduced crowds. It was the first mega-event Chicago has seen since the pandemic began.
"They have zip ties on these four seats and on these two next to us then no one can sit in front or behind us."
Anthony Rizzo is preparing for what could be his final opening day in Chicago with his contract set to expire after the season.
David Bote is getting ready to take advantage of his new role as the Cubs everyday second baseman.
Rizzo has a $16.5 million salary this season. He set a deadline of opening day for a new agreement.
The Cubs enjoyed their last Cactus League game of the spring on Monday, hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Opening Day is Thursday, and it's hard to believe this will already be Anthony Rizzo's 10th year in the Cubs organization - and possibly his last.
As the Cactus League season winds down, the Cubs faced the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
The Cubs could delay Hoerner's eligibility for salary arbitration until after the 2023 season if they keep him in the minors for 30 to 50 days, unless there are changes in the next collective bargaining agreement.
