What is the Chicago Cubs record in 2026?

The Chicago Cubs are 4-6, 5th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cubs today?

Javier Assad (TBD) vs Drew Rasmussen (0-0, 1.80 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cubs game on today?

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

Chicago Cubs News & Updates

April 07, 2026

The Chicago Cubs were 4-6, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dropped one to the Tampa Bay Rays 4-6 at Tropicana Field.

Cubs Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

Not much is separating the good from the bad. Last night's loss by 2 drags the score down. Working in their favor, a +6 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math.

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Cubs Game on April 07

Opponent:	Tampa Bay Rays (5-5)
Location:	Tropicana Field
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Javier Assad (TBD) vs Drew Rasmussen (0-0, 1.80 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Marquee Sports Network, Rays.TV

Cubs Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dropped one to the Tampa Bay Rays 4-6 at Tropicana Field.

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

Highlights

Nico Hoerner went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Matt Shaw went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Cubs Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	8	2	.800		W2
Reds	7	3	.700	1.0	W4
Pirates	6	4	.600	2.0	L1
Cardinals	5	5	.500	3.0	L1
Cubs	4	6	.400	4.0	L2

Chicago Cubs are 4-6 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.

Cubs Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
9 Miguel Amaya	1	.417	1.283	4
8 Ian Happ	4	.200	.839	7
2 Nico Hoerner	0	.273	.843	5

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
6 Matt Shaw	2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games

Cubs News

After escaping with a narrow 1-0 win over the Guardians, the Cubs find themselves grappling with a 4-5 record, highlighting a lack of offensive firepower that’s reminiscent of last season's struggles. Despite Miguel Amaya's impressive .417 average, the rest of the lineup is underwhelming, with Ian Happ notably still searching for his groove at .189. Adding to the woes, Matthew Boyd was placed on the injured list with a left biceps strain, compounding the team's pitching concerns after Cade Horton's recent exit. With Seiya Suzuki set to return soon, the Cubs face a tough roster decision, but the real question remains: can they find their hitting rhythm and back up solid pitching with consistent scoring? The road ahead against the Rays isn't getting any easier.

Sources

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