Matthew Boyd earns Opening Day assignment at Wrigley Field

Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the latest news from Cubs camp, where Boyd returned after his stint with Team USA. The Athletic’s Cubs beat writers explain why naming the Opening Day starter was a relatively straightforward decision and what that means moving forward. Plus a look at Pete Crow-Armstrong’s World Baseball Classic highlight reel and how that can propel him toward another MVP-caliber season. Follow North Side Territory all season for insights from the field level and the clubhouse.

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