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The Chicago Cubs were 34-32, 4th in the NL Central. The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.

Cubs Daily Vibe Check
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a rough stretch

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:Colorado Rockies (24-42)
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

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
4123.641 W4
Cardinals
3528.5565.5 W4
Pirates
3432.5158.0 L3
Cubs
3432.5158.0 L1
Reds
3134.47710.5 L5

Chicago Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -20 run differential.

Cubs Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
8
Ian Happ
14.232.83234
4
Pete Crow-Armstrong
11.258.78432
29
Michael Busch
6.246.75936

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
32
Ben Brown
2-21.740.8857.0
71
Jacob Webb
1-12.221.2728.1
18
Shota Imanaga
4-64.741.0876.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
25
Moisés Ballesteros
3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
4
Pete Crow-Armstrong
6 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
32
Ben Brown
7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
33
Ryan Rolison
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.

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Cubs BCB After Dark: The best Cubs trade was . . .?
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Cubs BCB After Dark: The best Cubs trade was . . .?
It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thanks for stopping by. We always like to see a friendly face. There’s no cover charge tonight. We still have a few good tables available. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong named National League Player of the Week
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Pete Crow-Armstrong named National League Player of the Week
The Cubs didn’t do very well last week, going 2-4 against the A’s and Giants. It sure wasn’t Pete Crow-Armstrong’s fault. Over the six games PCA batted .440/.481/.920 (11-for-25) with four home runs and two stolen bases. Yes, he had perhaps the goofiest defensive play of his career when he lost a fly ball Thursday […]
Yordan (.577 OBP), PCA (4 HRs) pick up weekly honors
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Yordan (.577 OBP), PCA (4 HRs) pick up weekly honors
The latest Players of the Week took starkly different paths to get here. Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been dominant since Opening Day and has both the American League MVP Award and Triple Crown in his sights. Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, meanwhile, scuffled through the first two months
'I need to figure it out': Bregman shoulders blame for Cubs' offensive woes
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'I need to figure it out': Bregman shoulders blame for Cubs' offensive woes
CHICAGO -- The Cubs have spent the last month watching their pitching depth disappear. The injuries have been impossible to ignore. Justin Steele is out. Matthew Boyd remains sidelined. Cade Horton is injured. And after Jameson Taillon exited Sunday's game with a left hamstring strain, the Cubs appear to have
New MLB power rankings show Cubs' mediocrity is no secret around the league
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New MLB power rankings show Cubs' mediocrity is no secret around the league
The Chicago Cubs' month of mediocrity has landed them firmly in the middle of the pack among MLB contenders, directly behind their two biggest rivals.
Kevin Alcantara leaves Cubs with obvious roster fix after latest inexplicable gaffe
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Kevin Alcantara leaves Cubs with obvious roster fix after latest inexplicable gaffe
Kevin Alcantara made another base running gaffe during the Chicago Cubs' recent loss, suggesting his run on the roster is about to end.

Cubs Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago Cubs visit the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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