Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 34-32, 4th in the NL Central. The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
Hard to feel good about the data. 2-5 lately. There's no sugarcoating it. Pair that with 2.9 R/G this week. Hard to climb with that kind of production.
Cubs Game on June 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Coors Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Colin Rea (5-3, 4.59 ERA) vs Tomoyuki Sugano (5-4, 3.98 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 1 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
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41 | 23 | .641 | W4 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
35 | 28 | .556 | 5.5 | W4 |
|
Pirates
|
|
34 | 32 | .515 | 8.0 | L3 |
|
Cubs
|
|
34 | 32 | .515 | 8.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
31 | 34 | .477 | 10.5 | L5 |
Chicago Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -20 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .232 | .832 | 34 | |
| 11 | .258 | .784 | 32 | |
| 6 | .246 | .759 | 36 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 1.74 | 0.88 | 57.0 | |
| 1-1 | 2.22 | 1.27 | 28.1 | |
| 4-6 | 4.74 | 1.08 | 76.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.3 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Cubs are in a tailspin, having dropped 5 of their last 7 games, leaving their record at a disappointing 34-32. While the pitching staff grapples with injuries to key players like Justin Steele and Jameson Taillon, the bats have gone silent, averaging just 2.9 runs per game. However, it's hard to overlook the bright spot that is Pete Crow-Armstrong, who was named National League Player of the Week after batting .440 with four home runs, proving he's the real deal even as the rest of the lineup flounders. Meanwhile, Alex Bregman took it upon himself to shoulder the blame for the offensive woes, suggesting a desperate need for self-reflection as the team faces the harsh reality of mediocrity amid rising power rankings. With Kevin Alcantara's latest base running blunder, changes may be on the horizon for a roster that desperately needs revitalization.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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