Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 74-54, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were beaten by the Chicago White Sox 0-3 at Wrigley Field.
The indicators are pointing down. Last night's 3-run loss is fresh and it shows. Compounding things, opponents have them by 15 runs this week.
Cubs Game on August 20
No game on this date.
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were beaten by the Chicago White Sox 0-3 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
78 | 49 | .614 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
74 | 54 | .578 | 4.5 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
65 | 63 | .508 | 13.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
63 | 66 | .488 | 16.0 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
61 | 66 | .480 | 17.0 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | .279 | .928 | 79 | |
| 22 | .268 | .843 | 74 | |
| 16 | .255 | .749 | 63 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-2 | 2.25 | 1.18 | 56.0 | |
| 4-3 | 4.11 | 1.28 | 57.0 | |
| 7-1 | 2.86 | 1.27 | 50.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Cubs News
In a day filled with roster moves, the Cubs are scrambling to bolster their infield depth after Dansby Swanson’s injury, claiming Gabriel Arias off waivers from the Mets. As they prepare for an upcoming series against the Mariners, the anticipation grows with the activation of Daniel Palencia from the injured list. Meanwhile, Matt Shaw is on the mend, beginning his rehab assignment in Iowa, providing a glimmer of hope for the future. However, the looming question remains about Shota Imanaga, whose tendency to give up home runs could haunt the Cubs down the stretch. With the team sitting at 74-53, they need to quickly address these pitching concerns to maintain their second-place standing in the division.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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