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Javier Baez plays catch during batting practice.
Javier Baez plays catch during batting practice.
The grounds crew prepares the field.
The grounds crew prepares the field.
Javier Baez draws a walk in the first inning.
Javier Baez draws a walk in the first inning.
Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo run onto the field.
Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo run onto the field.
Anthony Rizzo catches a pickoff attempt from Alec Mills as the Athletics' Mark Canha dives back to first base in the first inning.
Anthony Rizzo catches a pickoff attempt from Alec Mills as the Athletics’ Mark Canha dives back to first base in the first inning.
Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo wait to take the field.
Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo wait to take the field.
Willson Contreras tosses a ball to fans near the bullpen.
Willson Contreras tosses a ball to fans near the bullpen.
Marquee Sports Network reporter Taylor McGregor in the Cubs dugout during the spring trainingopener.
Marquee Sports Network reporter Taylor McGregor in the Cubs dugout during the spring trainingopener.
Bubble gum and sunflower seeds in the Cubs dugout.
Bubble gum and sunflower seeds in the Cubs dugout.
A view of the Cubs bullpen during the spring opener at Sloan Park.
A view of the Cubs bullpen during the spring opener at Sloan Park.
A fan on the third base side at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz.
A fan on the third base side at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz.
Javier Baez tosses the ball during batting practice.
Javier Baez tosses the ball during batting practice.
The left-field concourse area before the Cubs' first spring training game.
The left-field concourse area before the Cubs’ first spring training game.
The grounds crew prepares the field.
The grounds crew prepares the field.
Puddles of water gather in the right-field concourse area.
Puddles of water gather in the right-field concourse area.
A grounds crew worker brings out cages for batting practice.
A grounds crew worker brings out cages for batting practice.
A worker dries seats before the game.
A worker dries seats before the game.
Workers sweep puddles of water from the left-field concourse area.
Workers sweep puddles of water from the left-field concourse area.
Fans line up to enter the stadium.
Fans line up to enter the stadium.
The grounds crew prepares the field.
The grounds crew prepares the field.
Marquee Sports Network signage in left field.
Marquee Sports Network signage in left field.
A grounds crew worker brings out cages for batting practice.
A grounds crew worker brings out cages for batting practice.
Fans line up to enter the stadium.
Fans line up to enter the stadium.
Kris Bryant strikes out in the first inning.
Kris Bryant strikes out in the first inning.
Alec Mills throws the first pitch.
Alec Mills throws the first pitch.
Alec Mills walks into the dugout after warming up.
Alec Mills walks into the dugout after warming up.
Kris Bryant and Javier Baez relax in the dugout before the game.
Kris Bryant and Javier Baez relax in the dugout before the game.
Cubs players line up during the national anthem.
Cubs players line up during the national anthem.
Willson Contreras greets teammates in the dugout.
Willson Contreras greets teammates in the dugout.
Bench coach Andy Green, second from left, looks on during the national anthem.
Bench coach Andy Green, second from left, looks on during the national anthem.
Kris Bryant waits in the dugout to take the field.
Kris Bryant waits in the dugout to take the field.
Albert Almora Jr. signs a hat for a fan.
Albert Almora Jr. signs a hat for a fan.
Jason Heyward waits for a pitch in the first inning.
Jason Heyward waits for a pitch in the first inning.
Bench coach Andy Green and Anthony Rizzo share a laugh.
Bench coach Andy Green and Anthony Rizzo share a laugh.
Fans in the left field grass area at Sloan Park during the Cubs-A's game.
Fans in the left field grass area at Sloan Park during the Cubs-A’s game.
A worker at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. during the spring training opener for the Cubs.
A worker at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. during the spring training opener for the Cubs.
Fans in the right field grass area take in the Cubs' spring opener.
Fans in the right field grass area take in the Cubs’ spring opener.
Marquee Sports Network's Jim Deshaies and Len Kasper at work.
Marquee Sports Network’s Jim Deshaies and Len Kasper at work.