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The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers open a marquee National League matchup Friday night, with Chicago bringing red-hot momentum into Dodger Stadium against the defending champions. MORE: 5 MLB players who should be traded during the 2026 season
The Chicago Cubs begin the 2026 regular season when they host the Washington Nationals on opening day on Thursday. The Cubs are coming off a solid spring training in Mesa, Ariz., with the goal of getting back to the playoffs for the second straight season.
Ian Happ hit a long home run and five Chicago Cubs pitchers combined for a 2-0 shutout of the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, snapping a four-game losing streak.