Cubs 2018 Home Opener: Fans Talk About 'Favorite Day Of Year'

CHICAGO, IL — Fans might not be, well, fans of the cold temperatures and snow that caused the postponement of the Cubs' home opener at Wrigley Field Monday. But the less than pleasant weather conditions have actually been a boon for the North Siders.

According to the team's 2018 media guide, the Cubs are 4-1 during the coldest games played at Wrigley since 1990. The following is a look at the temperatures and the outcomes of those games.

1. April 20, 1993 (Houston Astros): 26 degrees (2-1, W)
2. * April 8, 1997 (Florida Marlins): 29 degrees (5-3, L)
3. * April 8, 2003 (Montreal Expos): 32 degrees (6-1 W)
4. April 18, 2011 (San Diego Padres): 34 degrees (1-0, W)
5. April 12, 1992 (St. Louis Cardinals): 35 degrees (4-2, W)

* = Home opener

And what about the opposite? How have the Cubs fared during the hottest days at Wrigley Field? Here's a breakdown of the five hottest games at the Friendly Confines since 199o and their outcomes.

1. July 13, 1995 (Cincinnati Reds): 103 degrees (11-5, L)
2. July 14, 1995 (Cincinnati): 98 degrees (5-4, L)
3. July 30, 1999 (New York Mets): 98 degrees (10-9, L)
4. Aug. 1, 2006 (Arizona Diamondbacks): 97 degrees (9-3, W)
5. July 20, 2011 (Philadelphia Phillies): 97 degrees (9-1, L)

WATCH: Fans talk about their favorite memories about Cubs' home-openers.

The Wrigley Field faithful gathered outside the ballpark Tuesday for the Cubs 2018 home opener and talked about why they consider this day to be their "favorite of the year."

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The forecast for Tuesday is mostly sunny with a high in the mid 40s and a low in the high 30s, according to the National Weather Service. If history is any indicator, Tuesday's conditions should be ideal for a home-opening victory. Just take a look at the first game at Wrigley following Chicago's 2016 World Series run: The Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 following a nearly two-hour rain delay and a mercury drop into the 40s after highs in the 70s.

Home Opener, Take 2: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

• First Pitch: 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 10 — the first pitch was postponed a day due to snowy weather. Wrigley Field gates open two hours before first pitch.
• TV | Radio | Streaming: ABC 7 Chicago (WLS-TV) | 670 The Score | MLB.tv
• Starting Pitchers: Tyler Chatwood (0-1, 1.50 ERA) vs. Ivan Nova (0-1, 6.10 ERA)

Rizzo on the Disabled List

Even though the Cubs were off Monday, the team was expected to put first baseman Anthony Rizzo on the 10-day disabled list to rest a bad back, which tightened up late last week, according to MLB.com. The move will be retroactive to last Friday and marks the first time the All-Star has been on the DL.

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Rizzo will be available to play again next Monday when Chicago begins a series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Wrigley Field marque celebrate the Chicago Cubs' home opener Tuesday, April 10. (Main Photo by Amber Fisher | Patch)