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It's hard to blame Chicago Cubs fans, really.

Ryan Zimmerman did not show up this spring planning to vacate third base. Did you start the year expecting to give up the job you love? Volunteer to move to a new cubicle? Wistfully admit you're just not the same?

Things change. Days pass. They become years.

If you're lucky, you find the ability to adapt with the times and continue to thrive.

You are never too old to act like a kid—especially when it comes to playing in the rain.

During a rain delay before Tuesday's game in Philadelphia, the San Diego Padres' Yasmani Grandal and Everth Cabrera made the best of the situation by sliding around on the tarp:

The Tampa Bay Rays have set a new record for offensive futility after getting shut out by the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night, per SportsCenter:

The defeat is Tampa Bay's 14th in its last 15 games, per Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times:

The Atlanta Braves announced on Tuesday night that outfielder Justin Upton strained his left hamstring. He's listed as day to day:

The two-time All-Star was removed after the first inning, making way for Jordan Schafer, per Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan in Atlanta:

The positive mood created by Gregory Polanco's MLB debut was dampened a bit after Pittsburgh Pirates starter Francisco Liriano exited the game after three innings. The team announced that he was suffering from discomfort in his left side:

In the wake of the 2014 MLB draft, several franchises came away with a crop of players they hope will materialize in the coming years. That goes for every team, but not all will be so lucky.

The MLB trade deadline is still over seven weeks away, but we're getting to the point where teams—at least the realistic ones—know if they're going to contend for postseason play or not.

That means trade blocks are starting to open up. 

The Miami Marlins head into Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers seeking a record-tying 13th consecutive win in interleague play, per ESPN Stats & Info.

Former MLB star Bob Welch passed away on Monday night after suffering a heart attack, according to a press release from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Police have not yet confirmed the cause of death.