The Rundown: Horton & Palencia Dominate, MLB Implementing New Rules Changes, WBC Final Tonight

AP Photo/Rebecca BlackwellI was hopeful that today would feel a little more like spring, but I woke up to 16-degree temps and a blanket of snow that has deepened as the day has worn on. It’s supposed to be 77 and sunny on Saturday, which is perfect for the local high school’s first intrasquad scrimmages, but the potential for perfect weather isn’t helping my immediate outlook. Meanwhile, it’s so hot in Arizona that Cactus League games are being pushed into the evening.

The rising temps weren’t all that provided the heat last night, as Cade Horton struck out 10 batters over five innings in the Cubs’ 5-2 win over the Guardians in Goodyear. The burgeoning gave up one run on three hits and a…