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On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Pirates series preview
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Here we are!
It’s the start of the first MLB 162-game season in two years. That sounds weird, doesn’t it?
The Cubs welcome a divisional rival to Wrigley Field to start the season, the Pirates. It’s the third time in the last four years that the Bucs have been the Cubs’ opponent for the home opener, though this is the first of those three where it’s the season opener as well.
For more on the Pirates, here’s Darren Yuvan, managing editor of our SB Nation Pirates site Bucs Dugout:
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets Preview
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The Blazers kick off a six game road trip, playing in Houston before taking on the Eastern Conference. To say the team is dealing with some injury issues is a gross understatement, but with Damian Lillard on the court, the Blazers will always be in the hunt. Watch for continued contributions from third-year guards Gary Trent Jr. and Anfernee Simons. The Rockets have a number of new players they are still trying to integrate.
Thursday, January 28 - 4:30 p.m. PT
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