Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner greets manager Craig Counsell before a game against the Nationals on Thursday, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong breaks his bat in frustration after popping out against the Nationals in the fifth inning on opening day Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs fans keep warm in the bottom of the ninth inning as their team falls 10-4 to the Washington Nationals, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs fans sit in the rain during the game against the Washington Nationals, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson tags out Washington Nationals left fielder Joey Wiemer at second base in the fifth inning, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly watches Washington Nationals runners Brady House (12) and Daylen Lile (4) score in the fourth inning, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Longtime season ticket holder Ken Keefer stretches for a ball thrown by a Cub before the Chicago Cubs game against the Washington Nationals on opening day at Wrigley Field on March 26, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Prices are posted on a concession stand as a vendor pours a beer, March 26, 2026, as the Chicago Cubs face the Washington Nationals on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Easton Smith, left, waits to get an autograph from Pete Crow-Armstrong outside of Wrigley Field before the Chicago Cubs play the Washington Nationals on opening day, March 26, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs fans cheer before the game against the Washington Nationals, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
The Washington Nationals successfully challenge a pitch call against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch celebrates leading off the game with a double against the Washington Nationals on, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Anthony Rizzo greets Cubs Hall of Famers Kerry Wood, Fergie Jenkins and Lee Smith before the game, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong greets teammates as they line up, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts watches pregame festivities, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs fans pass through the gates as they arrive, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs fan Captain Cubbo, also known as Roberto Ramos, poses outside of Wrigley Field before the Chicago Cubs play the Washington Nationals on opening day, March 26, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs fan Captain Cubbo, also known as Roberto Ramos, stands outside of Wrigley Field before the Chicago Cubs play the Washington Nationals on opening day Thursday, March 26, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Peanut vendor Marcus Lyons, left, greets season ticket holder Austin Shrock before the Chicago Cubs game against the Washington Nationals on opening day at Wrigley Field on March 26, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Fans head to the bleachers as gates open, March 26, 2026, before the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals play on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)A fan in a Ryne Sandberg jersey heads to the bleachers on March 26, 2026, before the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals play on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman warms up to face the Washington Nationals, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs catcher Moisés Ballesteros takes batting practice before facing the Washington Nationals, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cub outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong signs autographs for fans along the blue carpet event at Wrigley Field before Thursday’s opening day game as the Chicago Cubs host the Washington National, March 26, 2926.Season ticket holders, from left, Al Yellon, Miriam Romain, Christopher Sorley, wait in line for bleachers to open. Fans gather early in Wrigleyville before Thursday’s opening day game as the Chicago Cubs host the Washington National at Wrigley Field, March 26, 2926. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Fans gather early in Wrigleyville before Thursday’s opening day game as the Chicago Cubs host the Washington National at Wrigley Field, March 26, 2926. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson signs autographs for fans along the blue carpet event at Wrigley Field before Thursday’s opening day game as the Chicago Cubs host the Washington National, March 26, 2926. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Fans reach out as Cub pitcher Edward Cabrera walks along the blue carpet event at Wrigley Field before Thursday’s opening day game as the Chicago Cubs host the Washington National, March 26, 2926. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Kenzie Hart takes a group picture with family members in front of the marquee at Wrigley Field on March 25, 2026. Opening day is Thursday between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs fan Cameron Swank, 10, wears his Pete Crow-Armstrong jersey as he plays catch with his grandfather at Gallagher Way outside Wrigley Field, March 25, 2026, ahead of opening day in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)John Jacobs, left, and Jeff Brulle of Painters Local 147 paint flower planters in front of the marquee at Wrigley Field, March 25, 2026, ahead of opening day between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Eric Amundson and Jenny Couch lie in the sun at Gallagher Way outside Wrigley Field on March 25, 2026. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Season ticket holder Rich Dutton, of Troy, Ohio, plays catch with his grandson at Gallagher Way outside Wrigley Field, March 25, 2026, in Chicago. Opening day is Thursday between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Police officers move traffic security barricades on the Waveland and Sheffield side of Wrigley Field, March 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A baseball fan leans into a ticket booth window at Wrigley Field on March 25, 2026. Opening day is Thursday between the Cubs and Nationals. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Meghan Flanigan, visiting from Las Vegas, walks past a welcome sign across from Wrigley Field, March 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A Cubs fan looks up at home opener banners while walking past Wrigley Field, March 25, 2026, in Chicago. Opening day is Thursday between the Cubs and Nationals. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A Cracker Jack box lies on the ground next to a brick displaying Ernie Banks' name on the Waveland Avenue side of Wrigley Field on March 25, 2026. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
