Cubs vs Nationals: Opening Day Showdown

The Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals kick off their 2026 season at Wrigley Field, with the Cubs aiming for the NL Central title and a World Series run, and the Nationals debuting a young front office and manager. Cade Cavalli starts for Washington, while Matthew Boyd takes the mound for Chicago. Fans anticipate key absences and returns, with standout performances from both teams during spring training. The game airs at 1:20 PM CT on Marquee Sports Network and MLB TV. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/49c8632d5ac7b163