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Chicago Cubs Daily Update


The Chicago Cubs are 30-26, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs crushed the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4 at PNC Park. Today they play the Pittsburgh Pirates at 06:40 PM EDT on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network.

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Cubs Daily Vibe Check
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Tough week to look at. Took last night by 6. That matters. Working against that, going 1-6 lately. That drags everything down.

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Cubs Game Today

Opponent:Pittsburgh Pirates (29-27)
Location:PNC Park
First Pitch:06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Colin Rea (4-3, 4.83 ERA) vs Paul Skenes (6-4, 3.00 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 73°F, Wind 6 mph

Cubs Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs crushed the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4 at PNC Park.

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Highlights

Cubs Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
3320.623 W3
Cardinals
2925.5374.5 L4
Cubs
3026.5364.5 W1
Reds
2926.5275.0 L1
Pirates
2927.5185.5 L1

Chicago Cubs are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -19 run differential.

Cubs Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
8
Ian Happ
11.215.78226
29
Michael Busch
6.232.75531
2
Nico Hoerner
4.256.71132

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
32
Ben Brown
1-22.010.9944.2
18
Shota Imanaga
4-54.041.0764.2
53
Colin Rea
4-34.831.3754.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
3
Alex Bregman
6 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games
15
Carson Kelly
4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games
8
Ian Happ
3 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
32
Ben Brown
6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
71
Jacob Webb
3.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games

Cubs News

The Chicago Cubs are in free fall, stumbling through a dismal 10-game losing streak and appearing adrift following last night's crushing 1-12 defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ian Happ’s fleeting heroics can’t mask the grim reality of a 0-7 record over the past week, with a staggering -28 run differential exacerbating concerns about both offense and pitching. While the team signed Aaron Bummer to a minor league deal and welcomed back Ty Blach, these moves feel like band-aids on a gaping wound. Fans are rightfully restless, with some suggesting drastic changes to the coaching staff. But firing Craig Counsell won’t remedy the Cubs’ current malaise, as this team desperately needs to find its identity before it’s too late.

Sources
Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend wins 7th straight
Bleed Cubbie Blue · 9h ago
Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend wins 7th straight
Left-hander Ty Blach elected free agency on Sunday. Today he re-signed with the Cubs and reported back to Iowa to make tonight’s start. Or rather with Iowa in Indianapolis. Reminds me of what Jack Paar said when he returned to the Tonight Show after quitting for a month: “ . . . my last words were […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Cubs sign Aaron Bummer to a minor league deal
Bleed Cubbie Blue · 9h ago
Cubs BCB After Dark: Cubs sign Aaron Bummer to a minor league deal
It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. We still have a few tables available. The hostess will seat you now. Bring […]
Happ (5 RBIs) provides hometown heroics as Cubs snap 10-game skid
MLB.com · 8h ago
Happ (5 RBIs) provides hometown heroics as Cubs snap 10-game skid
PITTSBURGH -- Ian Happ has always had success playing in the city in which he grew up. Happ had another big night at PNC Park on Wednesday, and it couldn’t have come at a more ideal time for the Cubs.
Beat goes on for 2025 draftee Hartshorn at High-A, homers off former big leaguer
MLB.com · 11h ago
Beat goes on for 2025 draftee Hartshorn at High-A, homers off former big leaguer
When the Cubs selected Josiah Hartshorn in the sixth round of the 2025 Draft, they were banking on the fact that they could use savings from earlier picks to bring the switch-hitter -- a highly regarded prospect out of the California high school ranks -- into the organization. After paying
Fans' insane 'solution' to Cubs' disastrous free-fall would only make matters worse
Cubbiescrib · 12h ago
Fans' insane 'solution' to Cubs' disastrous free-fall would only make matters worse
Firing Craig Counsell won't solve the Chicago Cubs' problems as the team looks to snap a 10-game losing streak that has turned the fanbase mutinous.
Cubs help foster former division rival’s ousting from Rangers
Cubbiescrib · 15h ago
Cubs help foster former division rival’s ousting from Rangers
The Chicago Cubs may have quietly set the stage for Andrew McCutchen's exit with the Texas Rangers.

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Cubs Upcoming Schedule

DateOpponentTime
Fri 05/29
@ St. Louis Cardinals
7:15 PM
Sat 05/30
@ St. Louis Cardinals
7:15 PM
Sun 05/31
@ St. Louis Cardinals
7:20 PM

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