The Cubs home opener on April 14, 1978, is famous for its massive crowd, which topped out at 45,777 — a record for a home opener. According to the Chicago Baseball Museum, people were already waiting in two-block lines along Waveland and Sheffield avenues for the bleachers to open as early as 6:30 a.m.

Seiya Suzuki is headed home to Wrigley Field at last, and he promises to be well prepared for whatever chilly elements he faces in an unpredictable Chicago spring. “Is Chicago warm yet?” the right fielder inquired with a grin,

My goal seemed to be a doable one during the 3 hour, 20 minute rain delay Wednesday afternoon at Rate Field -- meet every fan who was in attendance for the series finale between the White Sox and Twins.