2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 3

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty ImagesOne and two. That describes the Cubs record this season through three games. A large number of teams will be one and two after three games. Maybe as many as half, probably a little less. It is predictive of nothing. Would “oh” and three have been worse? Somewhat, but not massively. There are no “big” wins in March. Of that, there is no question. Though if you’ve spent any time as a blogger or sportswriter, you appreciate that one and two a bit more.

For one day, the fandom can take a collective sigh. Was it a work of art? No. Has anything you worried about last week or through Spring Training gone away now? No. Though, in a few spots you might have a little…