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LEADING OFF: Cubs start a season their fans hope to savor

FILE - In this Tuesday, March 29, 2016, file photo, Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta throws against the Oakland Athletics during a spring training baseball game in Mesa, Ariz. Arrieta and the Cubs hope to say something about the Giants winning as they did in even years - 2010, '12 and '14. Chicago boasts Arrieta, Jon Lester and new addition John Lackey. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
FILE - In this Tuesday, March 29, 2016, file photo, Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta throws against the Oakland Athletics during a spring training baseball game in Mesa, Ariz. Arrieta and the Cubs hope to say something about the Giants winning as they did in even years - 2010, '12 and '14. Chicago boasts Arrieta, Jon Lester and new addition John Lackey. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

By Associated Press 2 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:

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CUB HUB

NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta and the Cubs start a season their fans hope to savor forever, opening at the Los Angeles Angels. Favored by many to win the World Series, they’ll try to end a championship drought that dates to 1908.

“I think the expectations are wonderful,” Chicago manager Joe Maddon said. “Pressure is a wonderful word. And if you channel it properly, it’s going to make you better.”