BASEBALL OPENING DAY PITCHER

Mar 13 2026SPORTS

Cubs Pick Experienced Pitcher for Opening Day

The Chicago Cubs have chosen veteran left‑handed pitcher Matthew Boyd to start their first game of the season. The decision was announced by manager Craig Counsell on Thursday, with Boyd set to face the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on March 26. Boyd, who is 35 years old, will be in hi

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