Having to hit against those two pitchers is not easy, and it is a very tough way to begin the season. However, the Cubs may have just caught a break for their four-game series with Arizona.

In Wednesday’s game, Riley Greene, Trey Sweeney and Kerry ... but the Cubs left six runners on base. Hurter, the second of ...

he has the potential to be one of the best pitchers in baseball if he’s healthy. If the opportunity presents itself, the Cubs would be wise to make an aggressive push to bring him in.

The move is about versatility, but likely means second-year shortstop Trey Sweeney has made the ... against left-handed pitchers and Sweeney (a left-handed hitter) against right-handed pitchers.

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has opened the door to two shortstops in the lineup together as part of the Opening Day roster, with Javier Báez at third base and Trey Sweeney at shortstop.