Opening Day FAQ: Cubs vs. D-backs
PHOENIX – For the Diamondbacks, Thursday's Opening Day against the Cubs at Chase Field is a chance to put the disappointing end to 2024, when they missed the postseason due to a three-team tiebreaker,…
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Summary
- The Cubs and Diamondbacks were slated for a multi-game series in late April 2026, with the Cubs hosting the D-backs at Wrigley Field. Injury notes and probable starters were a common focus around that series .
- The Diamondbacks’ injury list during that period included several players like Gabriel Moreno (back) and Jordan Lawlar (wrist), which impacted their lineup during the series .
- For broader context, MLB.com and other outlets covered opening-day matchups between Cubs and D-backs in prior seasons, including starter choices like Zac Gallen for the D-backs and notable Cubs moves; that history helps frame expectations for matchups later in 2026 even if specific 2026-game details vary by series .
Fresh take and what to watch
- Starting pitching: In recent Cubs-D-backs interactions, starting pitchers are typically among the top arms for each club. Look for how both rotations adapt with injuries, especially if key players are on the mend or in and out of the lineup. If a starter is pushed back or another is elevated, it can tilt the series’ early games.
- Key injuries: The D-backs in that stretch had notable absences that could influence the series’ offense and defense, such as Moreno and Lawlar being sidelined. If those players are back or limited, it could shift run production and defensive alignment .
- Offense bursts: Both clubs feature dynamic players capable of multi-hit games or power bursts. Even with injuries, mid- or late-season slumps can flip quickly, so tracking hot bats in the series is useful.
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