Chicago Cubs: What we know about Cubs Spring Training 2020

Chicago Cubs:  More Spring Training 2020 news

Also worth noting, there is no idea what the heck is going on with the new Marquee Network and how that will integrate with Spring Training coverage. They may be planning live broadcasts and interviews from Sloan but there is absolutely no word as of yet.

Last season fans at the complex, were permitted to attend the workouts under former manager Joe Maddon. They were able to watch all their favorite players from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on non-game days. Whether or not that tradition will change under first-year manager David Ross is still unknown.

Speaking of old managers, Ross’ club will face their old skipper in Maddon on Mar. 2 when he visits Sloan Park with his new club, the Los Angeles Angels. On Mar. 14 the Cubs will hit the road and visit the Angels in their home digs.

Chicago opens the regular season on Thursday, Mar. 26 on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers. The home opener at the Friendly Confines is set for Monday, Mar. 30 against the Pirates.

Here are some other key MLB dates this 2020 season:

• Jan. 21, 2020             Hall of Fame voting results announced
• Feb. 21, 2020            First Spring Training games
• Feb. 22, 2020            Chicago’s First Spring Training Game (vs. Athletics)
• March 26, 2020        MLB Opening Day
• March 30, 2020        Home Opener at a Wrigley Field
• July 14, 2020             All-Star Game, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles

It’s almost that time of year. So far, the offseason hasn’t inspired a lot of confidence, but we’ll see what transpires in the coming weeks and hopefully we’ll have some more cause for optimism when the team reports to Mesa next month.