"First baseman Michael Busch resumes his role as the leadoff batter against righties, followed by Alex Bregman at third base and Ian Happ in left. Pete Crow-Armstrong plays center and bats cleanup, then it's Nico Hoerner at second, Carson Kelly catching, and Moises Ballesteros behind the plate."
"Matthew Boyd takes the bump for his first Opening Day start since getting the nod in 2020 and '21 with Detroit, and he'll be riding a little emotion as he thinks about how proud his late grandfather would have been."
"Cade Cavalli, who gets the Opening Day start in what figures to be his first full MLB season, is looking to establish himself as a legit top-of-the-rotation arm for a club that has been actively rebuilding for a while now."
The Chicago Cubs are starting their regular season after a long spring training. The lineup includes Michael Busch, Alex Bregman, and Ian Happ among others. Matthew Boyd is making his Opening Day start, reflecting on his late grandfather. Cade Cavalli, starting for the Nationals, aims to establish himself after recovering from elbow surgery. His pitching arsenal includes a fastball and a knuckle curve, showcasing his potential as a top pitcher for a rebuilding team.
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