A condensed season? An expanded postseason? And playing only nine regional opponents between now and October while following strict safety protocols during a global pandemic?
Exactly how is all that going to work — and, more important, how exactly will it all impact the Cubs?
Glad you asked.
Because Cubs insider Gordon Wittenmyer, Cubs reporter Maddie Lee and Cubs writer Tim Stebbins have all the answers as they forecast a 60-game season that opens Friday night against Milwaukee.
Cubs’ final record and postseason
Maddie: 32-28. This could swing drastically either way in a shortened season, but they should make the expanded playoffs — then get knocked out in the NLDS after getting just enough pitching to get through the first round.