The Chicago Cubs lost 2-0 to the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field on March 31, 2026.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) delivers to the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) delivers to the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) high-fives third base coach Keith Johnson (89) at third base while standing beside Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) high-fives third base coach Keith Johnson (89) at third base while standing beside Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) walks back to the dugout after striking out in the fourth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) walks back to the dugout after striking out in the fourth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) tosses his helmet aside after striking out to end the fourth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) tosses his helmet aside after striking out to end the fourth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) catches a pop foul hit by Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) catches a pop foul hit by Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe in the second inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) walks out of the dugout for the National Anthem before taking on the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) walks out of the dugout for the National Anthem before taking on the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pinch hitter Michael Conforto reacts after striking out to end the game in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pinch hitter Michael Conforto reacts after striking out to end the game in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Los Angeles Angels outfielders Bryce Teodosio (22) and Mike Trout (27) celebrate after beating the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Los Angeles Angels outfielders Bryce Teodosio (22) and Mike Trout (27) celebrate after beating the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong tosses his bat up in the air after striking out on a third strike foul bunt in the ninth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong tosses his bat up in the air after striking out on a third strike foul bunt in the ninth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ takes his helmet off after striking out to end the eighth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ takes his helmet off after striking out to end the eighth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) catches a fly ball hit by Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner in the ninth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) catches a fly ball hit by Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner in the ninth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs right fielder Matt Shaw walks back to the dugout after flying out to end the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs right fielder Matt Shaw walks back to the dugout after flying out to end the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates at first base after his single in the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates at first base after his single in the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) throws to first base on a ground out by Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) throws to first base on a ground out by Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Hoby Milner and catcher Miguel Amaya (right) celebrate after Milner was able to retire the final Los Angeles Angels batter in the fifth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Hoby Milner and catcher Miguel Amaya (right) celebrate after Milner was able to retire the final Los Angeles Angels batter in the fifth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) lays down a sacrifice bunt in the fourth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) lays down a sacrifice bunt in the fourth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs fans prepare for poor weather before the start of a game between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs fans prepare for poor weather before the start of a game between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs designated hitter Moisés Ballesteros walks back to the dugout after striking out in the second inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs designated hitter Moisés Ballesteros walks back to the dugout after striking out in the second inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Two Chicago Cubs fans sit in the upper center field bleachers without any other fans around in the second inning of a game between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Two Chicago Cubs fans sit in the upper center field bleachers without any other fans around in the second inning of a game between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) stands at home plate after striking out to end the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) stands at home plate after striking out to end the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on March 31, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)