What is the Chicago Cubs record in 2026?

The Chicago Cubs are 28-16, 1st in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cubs today?

Edward Cabrera (3-1, 3.88 ERA) vs Sean Burke (2-3, 3.68 ERA). First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cubs game on today?

Today's game airs on Marquee Sports Network, Chicago Sports Network, WCIU TV. First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

Chicago Cubs News & Updates

May 15, 2026

The Chicago Cubs were 28-16, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs topped the Atlanta Braves 2-0 at Truist Park.

Cubs Daily Vibe Check

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Warm

the bats going quiet

Room to grow, but the floor is solid. Just 2.9 runs per game this stretch. Not enough. Working in their favor, last night's win by 2 gives the score a boost.

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Cubs Game on May 15

Opponent:	Chicago White Sox (22-21)
Location:	Rate Field
First Pitch:	07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Edward Cabrera (3-1, 3.88 ERA) vs Sean Burke (2-3, 3.68 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Marquee Sports Network, Chicago Sports Network, WCIU TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 54°F, Wind 9 mph

Cubs Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs topped the Atlanta Braves 2-0 at Truist Park.

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

Highlights

Ian Happ went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Cubs Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Cubs	28	16	.636		W1
Brewers	24	17	.585	2.5	W1
Cardinals	25	18	.581	2.5	W1
Pirates	24	20	.545	4.0	W1
Reds	23	21	.523	5.0	W1

Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.

Cubs Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
8 Ian Happ	10	.234	.857	19
2 Nico Hoerner	4	.267	.752	29
27 Seiya Suzuki	7	.264	.856	16

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
32 Ben Brown	1-1	1.60	0.86	33.2
18 Shota Imanaga	4-3	2.32	0.90	54.1
30 Edward Cabrera	3-1	3.88	1.32	46.1

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
18 Shota Imanaga	6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Cubs News

The Chicago Cubs, now sitting at 27-14 and leading the division, are poised for a showdown against the Atlanta Braves after a much-needed break. After snapping a four-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the Braves, the Cubs are regaining their momentum, thanks in part to hot bats from Ian Happ and Ben Brown's impressive pitching. Meanwhile, the minor leagues are buzzing, with Cubs' No. 6 prospect Kane Kepley exploding for a four-hit, five-run game, showing promise for the future. However, there's concern surrounding Edward Cabrera, who hasn't quite lived up to expectations, prompting speculation about potential pitching reinforcements. As the Cubs prepare for a crucial stretch, they are cruising with a +5 run differential, and the vibes are definitely warm in Chicago.

Sources

Bleed Cubbie Blue

Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend explodes for 25 runs vs. Wisconsin

Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were silenced by the Nashville Sounds (Brewers), 6-5. Starter Doug Nikhazy struggled with control tonight, walking seven batters in just 3.1 innings. But he kept the Sounds to only two hits and two runs. He struck out four. Luis Peralta pitched the seventh inning, gave up an unearned run on […]

Bleed Cubbie Blue

Cubs vs. Braves, Thursday 5/14, 6:15 CT live!

Go get ‘em, Ben.

MLB.com

Happ, Cubs both break out of slumps as Brown stays hot in Atlanta

ATLANTA -- Based on the streaks the Cubs have put together through their first 44 games, it already feels as though they have lived through an entire season. Thursday’s 2-0 win against the Braves at Truist Park snapped Chicago’s four-game losing streak -- their longest of the season -- coming

MLB.com

Cubs No. 6 prospect's table-setting prowess reaches new heights with four-hit, five-run game

No hitter is truly impossible to get out, but Kane Kepley is doing his best to refute that theory. One day after reaching base four times and swiping three bases, the Cubs' No. 6 prospect collected his first four-hit game as a pro and scored a career-best five runs to

Cubbiescrib

Cubs insider speaks an Edward Cabrera truth that nobody wants to hear right now

Edward Cabrera hasn't been terrible for the Chicago Cubs, but has left something to be desired - and could inspire Jed Hoyer to add more pitching soon.

Cubbiescrib

Beloved former Cub is once again proving Jed Hoyer right that it was time to move on

It continues to look like the Chicago Cubs made the right decision to move on from Christopher Morel.

Cubs Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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