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Cubs vs Rays — Two things are true at the moment.
(1) There is no need to “freak out” about the meh start to the season. Yes, losses in April count the same as losses in September. But god almighty, my friends, it’s April 6. We’ll be okay.
(2) The Brewers are, unfortunately, looking good yet again. But we knew this was possible, seeing as it happens … every single year. We will have to worry about them at some point, but it’s just not worth focusing on right now.
Instead, my focus is on three things at the moment: (1) Let’s all hope for some VERY good news on Cade Horton. That will calm our nerves, I suspect. (2) This is the last series the Cubs will have to play without Seiya Suzuki, who is set to return on Friday. And (3) The bullpen always starts out iffy. I trust Craig Counsell (and Jed Hoyer) to figure that out as the year goes on.
To that end, the Cubs have another series to play on the road, starting this afternoon in Tampa Bay. Jameson Taillon and Matthew Boyd are going in games one and two, and both guys are coming off nice performances.
As for the third game of the series, that originally belonged to Cade Horton, who is currently on the IL for we don’t know how long. My guess is the Cubs hand the ball to Colin Rea for that one, but we might not know until the next two games play out (maybe Rea will be needed before then).
For what it’s worth, Javier Assad would be lined up to go on normal rest on Tuesday, so the Cubs could just push him back a day and stick him in the rotation while Horton is out. We’ll see.
Offensively, the Cubs have gotten off to a brutal start, with the exception of two guys (one of whom, Ian Happ, struck out six times yesterday). But again, even with that rough performance, Happ is one of only two Cubs with an above-average wRC+ so far this season.
Nico Hoerner: 159 wRC+ Ian Happ: 126 wRC+He’s also tied for the third most homers in baseball, so … yeah. Maybe point your frustration elsewhere.
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What I’m watching most this series: Can Matthew Boyd keep up his huge whiff and strikeout numbers? Very eager to see if this is some new version of the veteran southpaw.
Cubs vs Rays – Pitching Probables:
Game 1: Monday, April 6 at 3:10 PM CT at Tropicana FieldBroadcast Info: Marquee Sports Network, 104.3 The Score
Cubs: Jameson Taillon, RHP Rays: Shane McClanahan, LHPGame 2: Tuesday, April 7 at 5:40 PM CT at Tropicana FieldBroadcast Info: Marquee Sports Network, 104.3 The Score
Cubs: Matthew Boyd, LHP Rays: Drew Rasmussen, RHPGame 3: Wednesday, April 8 at 5:40 PM CT at Tropicana FieldBroadcast Info: Marquee Sports Network, 104.3 The Score
Cubs: TBA (Colin Rea?) Rays: Joe Boyle, RHPCubs vs Rays – Key Injuries:
Chicago Cubs:
Seiya Suzuki, OF Jordan Wicks, SP Porter Hodge, RP Justin Steele, SP (60-Day IL) Shelby Miller, RP (60-Day IL) Tyler Austin, IF/OF (60-Day IL) Cade Horton, RHPTampa Bay Rays:
Gavin Lux, 2B Edwin Uceta, RP Ryan Pepiot, SP Garrett Cleavinger, RP Manuel Rodriguez, RP Steven Wilson, RP © Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesHence then, the article about the last series without seiya cubs vs rays series preview was published today ( ) and is available on Bleacher Nation ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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