The Cubs, so far, have played two series (five total games) against N.L. Central divisional rivals and two series (six total games) against A.L. West teams.
Two weeks into the season, it’s probably way too early to make comments about MLB’s new balanced schedule. Nevertheless, I’m not going to let that stop me from doing so anyway.
I’m doing this largely because Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer recently made some comments about the balanced schedule, quoted by Meghan Montemurro in the Tribune:
“That’s great for us and great for the fans,” Hoyer said before Tuesday’s game against the Mariners.