Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 4-5, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs escaped with a win against the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 at Progressive Field.
Only 9 games in. The definition of lukewarm. Last night's 1-run victory is the freshest data point. Also helping: 4-6 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that.
Cubs Game on April 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jameson Taillon (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Shane McClanahan (0-1, 3.86 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Rays.TV, WMOR |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 49°F, Wind 11 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs escaped with a win against the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
7 | 2 | .778 | W1 | |
|
Pirates
|
|
6 | 3 | .667 | 1.0 | W5 |
|
Reds
|
|
6 | 3 | .667 | 1.0 | W3 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
5 | 4 | .556 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
4 | 5 | .444 | 3.0 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-6 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .417 | 1.250 | 4 | |
| 4 | .189 | .809 | 7 | |
| 0 | .276 | .884 | 3 |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs suffered another gut-wrenching loss, falling 6-5 to the Guardians despite knocking three home runs, courtesy of Matt Shaw, Dansby Swanson, and Ian Happ. It’s becoming a trend early in the season, as this marks the second time the Cubs have gone deep three times and still lost, raising concerns about their relief pitching. Ian Happ, who is slowly breaking out of a cold stretch, seems to be the only bright spot amid this disappointing start. Meanwhile, Edward Cabrera continues to impress with his stellar performances, suggesting he could become a crucial asset for the rotation. With a record of 3-5, it’s clear the Cubs need to find consistency fast, especially with a doubleheader looming against the Guardians and Justin Steele making strides in his rehab.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Friday.
About Small Ball
This Chicago Cubs digest was built by Small Ball to save you from bouncing between five apps to follow your team. It's fan-run and made to deliver what matters each morning.
Got thoughts? Tell us. Want to support it? Ko-fi tips help keep it running.