What is the Chicago Cubs record in 2026?

The Chicago Cubs are 40-37, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cubs today?

Shota Imanaga (4-6, 4.26 ERA) vs Dylan Cease (4-3, 2.71 ERA). First pitch at 02:20 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cubs game on today?

Today's game airs on Marquee Sports Network, Sportsnet, TVA Sports. First pitch at 02:20 PM EDT.

Chicago Cubs News & Updates

June 21, 2026

The Chicago Cubs were 40-37, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were outplayed by the Toronto Blue Jays 6-8 at Wrigley Field.

Cubs Daily Vibe Check

59°

▼22

Lukewarm

the bats are locked in

Treading water. Scoring 6.3 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight. On top of that, they're +13 in run differential. The gap is meaningful.

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Cubs Game on June 21

Opponent:	Toronto Blue Jays (38-39)
Location:	Wrigley Field
First Pitch:	02:20 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Shota Imanaga (4-6, 4.26 ERA) vs Dylan Cease (4-3, 2.71 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Marquee Sports Network, Sportsnet, TVA Sports
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 1 mph

Cubs Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were outplayed by the Toronto Blue Jays 6-8 at Wrigley Field.

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

Highlights

Pete Crow-Armstrong went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Matt Shaw went 1-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Cubs Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	45	29	.608		L3
Cardinals	40	34	.541	5.0	L3
Cubs	40	37	.519	6.5	L1
Pirates	38	39	.494	8.5	L2
Reds	36	39	.480	9.5	W1

Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.

Cubs Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
1 Justin Dean	0	.500	2.000	3
4 Pete Crow-Armstrong	16	.286	.884	40
8 Ian Happ	16	.228	.804	37

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
32 Ben Brown	4-2	1.85	0.94	68.0
33 Ryan Rolison	5-1	1.95	1.12	27.2
71 Jacob Webb	1-2	3.90	1.36	32.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
15 Carson Kelly	4 hits, 1 HR, 7 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
8 Ian Happ	5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games
6 Matt Shaw	3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .214 AVG in last 3 games
4 Pete Crow-Armstrong	6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games
27 Seiya Suzuki	6 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Cubs News

The Chicago Cubs are feeling the heat after their recent bullpen collapse, allowing a five-run lead to slip away in an 8-6 loss to the Blue Jays, despite a solid start from Colin Rea. This game highlighted the glaring issues within a bullpen that has struggled all season, prompting the front office to send first baseman Cameron Sisneros to the Astros for reliever Jayden Murray, who boasts a 1.17 ERA at Triple-A. Meanwhile, trade rumors swirl around Seiya Suzuki, potentially indicating a shift towards selling as the deadline approaches. With a record of 40-36 and a hot offense that just put up 16 runs against Toronto, the Cubs remain an enigma: are they buyers or sellers? As they try to find consistency, questions about the organization's handling of player development and injuries loom large.

Sources

Bleed Cubbie Blue

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Matthew Boyd rehabs in South Bend

The Cubs made a trade, sending first baseman Cameron Sisneros to the Astros for right-handed pitcher Jayden Murray. Murray, 29, has been very good for Triple-A Sugar Land, going 0-1 with six saves and a 1.17 ERA over 15.1 innings. In that time, he’s struck out 19 and walked six. Murray’s major league time with […]

Bleed Cubbie Blue

Blue Jays 8, Cubs 6: A complete bullpen meltdown ruins a good Colin Rea start

Here is where the decisions of the Cubs front office come home to the proverbial roost. While other teams crank out seemingly endless supplies of relievers who throw 98+, the Cubs sign retread guys to multi-year contracts. Oh, sure, they do fine for a while but eventually games like this are going to happen, and […]

MLB.com

Banged-up Cubs bullpen lets 5-run lead slip away

CHICAGO -- There is no set combination for the Cubs’ bullpen right now. Without closer Daniel Palencia available, manager Craig Counsell is making decisions based on the inning, state of the game, lineup section and availability. There are games when it works, and then there are days like Saturday. The

MLB.com

Cubs add to bullpen, acquire RHP Murray in deal with Astros

The Cubs added to their bullpen mix on Saturday, acquiring right-handed reliever Jayden Murray from the Astros in exchange for Minor League first baseman Cameron Sisneros. Murray made eight appearances for Houston this season, all out of the bullpen, with a 7.43 ERA. He was designated for assignment on Tuesday

Cubbiescrib

Cubs can't brush aside growing Seiya Suzuki trade rumors thanks to Jeff Passan

If the Chicago Cubs wind up selling at the trade deadline, the powerful bat of Seiya Suzuki could wind up being a popular commodity with contenders.

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New report suggests Cubs themselves are to blame for Nico Hoerner's continued woes

Nico Hoerner has looked like a shell of his former self in 2026 - and a new report places the blame on the Chicago Cubs organization, as a whole.

Cubs Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago Cubs visit the New York Mets for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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