The end of that New Mexico State vs. Auburn game was absolutely terrible basketball and I'm not just saying that because the Aggies lost 78-77 and I had them money line. Just awful basketball, aka, college basketball. Anyway, here are some Cubs updates.
Brandon Morrow threw off a mound for the first time this spring training on Monday and he had another throwing session on Thursday. Morrow is coming back from elbow surgery in November and so far he's passed all the small tests.
Meanwhile, Pedro Strop has a bullpen session scheduled for Friday. He was temporarily shut down in the middle of March because of a mild hamstring strain.
Yu Darvish, who left his last start in the fifth inning because of a blister, threw on Wednesday and has a bullpen scheduled for Friday. The righty will make his last spring training start on Sunday.
This one is new. Right-hander Steve Cishek has been out for a few days because he's been sick. He's expected to return shortly.
The Cubs still don't know if Daniel Descalso will be ready for Opening Day. He's been dealing with a sore shoulder.
Carl Edwards Jr. was ejected against the Mariners earlier in the week after hitting a batter. He later admitted that he did it because Willson Contreras and Kris Bryant were beaned in the same game and he was sticking up for his teammates.
That happened against minor leaguers for the Mariners, as the MLB roster was over in Japan playing the first couple games of the regular season. Anyway, the Cubs and Mariners will play against each other four times in 2019. Some more Nico Hoerner batting practice.
Opening Day one week away!
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