MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: March 12, 2026, 4:45 PM ET
MLB Notes
The Chicago Cubs named left-hander Matthew Boyd espn.com as their Opening Day starter to face the Washington Nationals, manager Craig Counsell announced Thursday. The decision gives Boyd his first career Opening Day assignment after joining Chicago via trade from Detroit last season, entrusting him with the pivotal role in the season's first game.