The second phase of the Cubs’ season is set to begin, following the Tokyo Series earlier this month against the Dodgers. With Opening Day’s arrival for all of baseball, the North Siders had to reshuffle aspects of their roster on Thursday.

There were 265 players from 18 nations and territories outside of the 50 states among 954 players on opening day active rosters and injured, restricted and inactive lists, the commissioner’s office said.

Opening Day is finally upon us. It’s a day that comes with a sense of hope among baseball fans in early spring, a season that represents new beginnings often exemplified by the warmer temperatures and the blooming of trees and flowers.

The Cubs are hoping the addition of All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker helps get them back to the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol claimed that his team has adopted a 'relentless' approach following Thursday's Opening Day win over the Minnesota Twins.