What is the Chicago Cubs record in 2026?

The Chicago Cubs are 29-26, 5th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cubs today?

Jameson Taillon (2-4, 5.20 ERA) vs Bubba Chandler (1-6, 4.60 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cubs game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

Chicago Cubs News & Updates

May 27, 2026

The Chicago Cubs were 29-26, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs got routed by the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-12 at PNC Park.

Cubs Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

About as cold as the numbers can push it. Losing by 11 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. Compounding things, 0-7 over 7 games. That leaves a mark.

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Cubs Game on May 27

Opponent:	Pittsburgh Pirates (29-26)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jameson Taillon (2-4, 5.20 ERA) vs Bubba Chandler (1-6, 4.60 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network
Forecast:	⛅ Partly cloudy, 69°F, Wind 2 mph

Cubs Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs got routed by the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-12 at PNC Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	1
	5	0	0	0	3	1	1	2		12	15	3

Cubs Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	32	20	.615		W2
Cardinals	29	24	.547	3.5	L3
Reds	29	25	.537	4.0	W3
Pirates	29	26	.527	4.5	W3
Cubs	29	26	.527	4.5	L10

Chicago Cubs are 0-7 in their last 7 games, with a -28 run differential.

Cubs Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
29 Michael Busch	6	.231	.749	30
8 Ian Happ	10	.212	.769	21
2 Nico Hoerner	4	.252	.706	31

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
32 Ben Brown	1-2	2.01	0.99	44.2
18 Shota Imanaga	4-5	4.04	1.07	64.2
53 Colin Rea	4-3	4.83	1.37	54.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
3 Alex Bregman	5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games
15 Carson Kelly	4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games
29 Michael Busch	4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
32 Ben Brown	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
71 Jacob Webb	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Cubs News

The Chicago Cubs are in freefall, having dropped a staggering ten consecutive games, with a dismal offensive output of just 1.9 runs per game over that stretch. In last night's 1-2 loss to the Pirates, Jordan Wicks struggled mightily, allowing five runs in the first inning of his MLB season debut, which set the tone for yet another disappointing outing. This ongoing skid has fans questioning everything, from manager Craig Counsell's job security to Nico Hoerner's unexpected slump that seems to be dragging the entire lineup down. As the Cubs sit at 29-25, third in the division, the pressure is mounting, and the upcoming matchup against the Pirates is crucial if they hope to stop the bleeding.

Sources

Bleed Cubbie Blue

Cubs BCB After Dark: How’d Jordan Wicks do?

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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn moves to South Bend

Some movement in the system today as outfielder Josiah Hartshorn and right-hander Mason McGwire were promoted from Low-A Myrtle Beach to High-A South Bend. Both players have been among the best performers in the Cubs minors so far this season. Also, shortstop Alex Madera and first baseman Cameron Sisneros were promoted to Double-A Knoxville from […]

MLB.com

'This one is on me': Wicks roughed up early as Cubs' skid hits 10 games

PITTSBURGH -- Jordan Wicks’ second time pitching at PNC Park wasn’t nearly as joyous as when he made his MLB debut along the banks of the Allegheny River. The left-hander allowed five runs in the first inning of his season debut on Tuesday night as the Pirates jumped to the

MLB.com

Ramírez won over Counsell, teammates on road to Chicago

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Cubs may be faced with an inevitable Craig Counsell problem that once seemed impossible

Eventually, Craig Counsell may find himself on the hot seat as the Chicago Cubs' manager, as strange as that once seemed.

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Cubs' brutal May could be tied directly to slump from the one player fans least expected

Nico Hoerner's offensive slump during the month of May could be at the center of what has gone wrong for the Chicago Cubs recently.

Cubs Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago Cubs visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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