The set-up: The prodigal son returns to Texas! Well, maybe that's a little far fetched. But Cubs' starter Yu Darvish does return to Texas where he spent his first five years of his career and he comes in with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove after an injury plagued 2018. Darvish's counterpart today though has more questions than answers at the moment.

The pick: Darvish was just 1-3 with a 4.95 ERA last year. Darvish put together a decent spring and to say he'll be leaned upon by the Cubbies this year would be a big understatement.

The home side turns to Edinson Volquez, who was 4-8 with a 4.19 ERA for the Marlins in 2017. The 35 year old had Tommy John surgery last year and he made five spring starts this season, totalling 13.1 innings of work.

The pick: Darvish's issues aren't nearly as great as Volquez's and I believe the Japanese hurler returns to form this season. Or at least for one game vs. his former team. Lay it.

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