Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 29-16, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs bested the Chicago White Sox 10-5 at Rate Field.
Ticking along. The 5-run win last night carries weight here. But 3.1 R/G this week. Hard to climb with that kind of production.
Cubs Game on May 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jameson Taillon (2-2, 3.94 ERA) vs Davis Martin (5-1, 1.62 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Chicago Sports Network, WCIU TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 55°F, Wind 3 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs bested the Chicago White Sox 10-5 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Carson Kelly went 3-5 with 4 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cubs
|
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29 | 16 | .644 | W2 | |
|
Brewers
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25 | 17 | .595 | 2.5 | W2 |
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Cardinals
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26 | 18 | .591 | 2.5 | W2 |
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Pirates
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24 | 21 | .533 | 5.0 | L1 |
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Reds
|
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24 | 21 | .533 | 5.0 | W2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .241 | .862 | 20 | |
| 7 | .272 | .873 | 17 | |
| 4 | .264 | .739 | 29 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 1.60 | 0.86 | 33.2 | |
| 4-3 | 2.32 | 0.90 | 54.1 | |
| 2-2 | 3.94 | 1.14 | 45.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs head into a weekend showdown against the Chicago White Sox with a solid 28-16 record, but their recent performance raises concerns, as they have averaged just 2.9 runs per game over the past week, leading to a 3-4 stretch. Despite last night's satisfying 2-0 win against the Braves, the offense remains underwhelming, with players like Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner struggling to find their groove. Meanwhile, former prospect Matt Mervis finds himself in the Mexican League after a disappointing stint, highlighting the pressure on the Cubs to develop talent. As Rivalry Weekend approaches, it’s clear that while the pitching staff is holding up admirably, the bats need to wake up if the Cubs want to cement their place atop the division.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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