The Cubs are off to their best start since 2016, but the lingering effects of MLB’s latest coronavirus outbreak are putting a damper on things.
They’re scheduled to face the Cardinals on Friday after the two-game series against the Royals in Kansas City, but 13 members of the Cards’ organization have tested positive for the coronavirus.
MLB announced Monday that it planned to have the Cardinals resume their season Friday against the Cubs. St. Louis hasn’t played a game since July 29 after its three-game series with Detroit was postponed. While MLB has a tentative plan to move forward, the Cubs are still maintaining a more cautious approach.