The Opener: Cubs, Rangers, Nootbaar (opens in new tab)

Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas and Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy are both fine after slamming into each other on a close play at first base last night (video via Talkin’ Baseball on X). Vargas is dealing with some bruises, and Muncy went through concussion protocol, but the infielders are expected to return to the […]