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The Chicago Cubs were 29-21, 2nd in the NL Central. The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.

Cubs Daily Vibe Check
35°
▲7
Cool
a rough stretch

Cooling off for real reasons. Winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down. Also weighing on the score: losing ground in the standings, now 2th.

Cubs Game on May 22

Opponent:Houston Astros (20-31)
Location:Wrigley Field
First Pitch:02:20 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Jameson Taillon (2-3, 4.97 ERA) vs Spencer Arrighetti (5-1, 1.50 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Apple TV, Apple TV
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 59°F, Wind 3 mph

Cubs Score & Recap

The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.

Cubs Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
2918.617 W3
Cubs
2921.5801.5 L5
Cardinals
2821.5712.0 L2
Pirates
2624.5204.5 W2
Reds
2624.5204.5 W2

Chicago Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.

Cubs Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
8
Ian Happ
10.215.78220
2
Nico Hoerner
4.264.73930
20
Michael Conforto
3.3221.04111

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
32
Ben Brown
1-22.090.9838.2
18
Shota Imanaga
4-43.381.0458.2
30
Edward Cabrera
3-24.001.3554.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
27
Seiya Suzuki
4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
18
Shota Imanaga
6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
48
Daniel Palencia
2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
41
Hoby Milner
4.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Cubs News

The Chicago Cubs' struggles continue as they sit at 29-20 and face mounting pressure after a disappointing 2-5 week, highlighted by a 5-2 loss to the Brewers yesterday. The RISP woes are glaring, with the team struggling to capitalize on scoring opportunities, and they desperately need to snap out of this funk during their homestand. Fans are left pondering whether top prospect Kevin Alcantara could be the spark they need, as he's tearing it up at Triple-A Iowa while the big league club flounders. Meanwhile, the Cubs' front office must explore bold moves, like a potential trade for Sandy Alcantara, to address the glaring weaknesses in the rotation and revive this faltering squad. With vibes dipping to a freezing level, the pressure is on the players to heat things up, starting with their next matchup against Milwaukee.

Sources
Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend blasts West Michigan, 7-1
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Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend blasts West Michigan, 7-1
Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were blue after losing to the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals), 1-0. Iowa wasted a terrific start from Jordan Wicks, who tossed five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits. Wicks struck out two and walked two. Luis Peralta hit a batter to open the sixth inning and after a stolen base, a […]
The Short Porch is wondering if Pete Crow-Armstrong should have faced a stiffer penalty for his altercation with a fan
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The Short Porch is wondering if Pete Crow-Armstrong should have faced a stiffer penalty for his altercation with a fan
The Crosstown Classic is not for the faint of heart. It doesn’t matter which team is winning more coming into the games, or which team has the better roster on the field. There is something about the North Side v. Southside that just inspires a whole other level of competition between the Cubs and White […]
RISP has been a big issue for Cubs -- but they're working to snap out of it
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RISP has been a big issue for Cubs -- but they're working to snap out of it
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Cubs eager to snap out of mistake-filled funk on homestand
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Cubs eager to snap out of mistake-filled funk on homestand
CHICAGO -- It is a play that Pete Crow-Armstrong has made countless times throughout his life as a center fielder. He charged in, lowered his glove and prepared to retrieve the ball that Brewers third baseman David Hamilton sent bouncing through the grass in center on Wednesday night. The loud
This Cubs' trade deadline prediction suddenly feels like the lifeline Jed Hoyer needs
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This Cubs' trade deadline prediction suddenly feels like the lifeline Jed Hoyer needs
A blockbuster Chicago Cubs trade for Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara would be a huge get for Jed Hoyer, addressing his team's most glaring need.
Kevin Alcantara is sending a loud message that the Cubs can no longer ignore
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Kevin Alcantara is sending a loud message that the Cubs can no longer ignore
In need of a jump-start offensively, the Chicago Cubs could turn to top prospect Kevin Alcantara, who is off to a hot start at Triple-A Iowa.

Cubs Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago Cubs visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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