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Story summary
- Chicago Cubs face the Tampa Bay Rays in the home opener on April 6, 2026, at Tropicana Field, with Jameson Taillon starting for Chicago and Shane McClanahan starting for Tampa Bay.
- First pitch is at 4:10 p.m. ET.
- Both teams enter with a 4-5 record.
- The Rays have posted a stronger offense, batting .265 versus Chicago's .206.
- The money line favors Tampa Bay at -119, with an over/under of 7.5.
