Spring Training Weekend RoundUp

>>Cubs Collapse Against Dodgers

(Glendale, AZ)  — The Cubs gave up nine runs in the final three innings of a 9-4 Spring Training loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Glendale.  Javier Assad tossed two scoreless innings in his start, but Bailey Horn was tagged with the loss after giving up three runs in two-thirds innings out of the bullpen.  The Cubs are 1-and-1 in exhibition play, and they host Cleveland today.

>>Cardinals Take Down Marlins

(Jupiter, FL)  — The Cardinals scored five first inning runs en route to an 8-2 Spring Training win over the Miami Marlins in Jupiter.  Jordan Walker had a home run and three RBI in the victory, while Miles Mikolas pitched two scoreless innings in his Spring Training debut.  The Cardinals are 1-and-1 in exhibition play, and they take on the Mets today.

>>Reds Play Rangers This Afternoon

(Goodyear, AZ)  — Meanwhile, the Reds split their spring training games over the weekend.  Cincinnati beat the Guardians on a walk-off home run by Matt McClain while the bullpen collapsed in a loss against the Giants.  The Reds are back in action this afternoon against the Rangers.

>>Braves Continue Spring Training

(North Port, FL)  — The Braves are continuing their Spring Training action today.  Atlanta will host the Toronto Blue Jays this afternoon at CoolToday Park in North Port.  The Braves tied their first game on Saturday when Cal Conley committed a pitch clock violation by not being set in the box as the clock wound under eight seconds for the game’s final out.  The Braves followed it up with a 7-0 loss to the Yankees yesterday in Tampa.  In other news, Kyle Wright was “definitely encouraged” by last Friday’s bullpen session.  Ozzie Albies will be limited to the designated hitter spot for the first week or so of the Grapefruit League schedule.