Minor leaguers went off
The Cubs scored 24 runs, despite the fact that Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, Willson Contreras, and most of the Opening Day regulars sat out. Addison Russell was the only Cubs starter to play on Sunday and he won't be starting for the first 40 games of the season.
Cubs win!
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 24, 2019
Final: #Cubs 24, Padres 6. pic.twitter.com/OzP0yWpJOQ
David Bote has done all he can
While there are still some doubters of David Bote, he's had the kind of spring that should warrant him getting at-bats come the regular season. He went 4-for-5 on Sunday, hitting a double, driving in a run, and scoring three times. He's hitting .439 as the spring winds down.
This is my scorebook @Cubs @Padres 20-6 Cubs in the 6th. pic.twitter.com/Wp7sYNM2aX
— Mick Gillispie (@BroadcasterMick) March 24, 2019
Newest Cub: So far, so good
Tim Collins was acquired earlier Sunday as Chicago DFA'd Brian Duensing. It's hard to know what to make of Collins, but in his first game as a Southsider, he pitched a scoreless inning and struck out one batter.
The #Cubs and LHP Tim Collins have agreed to terms on a 2019 contract. Collins has been optioned to @IowaCubs.
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 24, 2019
To make room for Collins on the 40-man roster, LHP Brian Duensing has been designated for assignment. pic.twitter.com/GBXeh3Zw2Q