Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 29-23, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs came up short against the Houston Astros 0-3 at Wrigley Field.
Hard to find a bright spot in the data. Going 0-7 lately. That drags everything down. Pair that with last night's 3-run loss is fresh and it shows.
Cubs Game on May 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (4-4, 3.38 ERA) vs Peter Lambert (2-4, 3.57 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 52°F, Wind 9 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs came up short against the Houston Astros 0-3 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brewers
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30 | 19 | .612 | L1 | |
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Cardinals
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29 | 22 | .569 | 2.0 | L1 |
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Cubs
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29 | 23 | .558 | 2.5 | L7 |
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Reds
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27 | 25 | .519 | 4.5 | W1 |
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Pirates
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26 | 26 | .500 | 5.5 | L2 |
Chicago Cubs are 0-7 in their last 7 games, with a -25 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .214 | .779 | 20 | |
| 4 | .256 | .724 | 30 | |
| 3 | .302 | .979 | 11 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 2.09 | 0.98 | 38.2 | |
| 4-4 | 3.38 | 1.04 | 58.2 | |
| 3-2 | 4.00 | 1.35 | 54.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are freezing up, losing their seventh straight game, this time to the Houston Astros 3-0, as their once-promising season spirals with a 1-6 record over the past week. Manager Craig Counsell's lineup shuffle hasn’t yielded results, with rookie Pete Crow-Armstrong leading off and Nico Hoerner batting cleanup, but the lack of offensive firepower continues to haunt them. With a staggering 6.4 runs allowed per game during this losing streak, the pressure mounts on the pitching staff, especially Phil Maton, whose offseason acquisition is looking like a significant regret. In a bid to wake up the anemic bats, the Cubs have promoted top prospects Kevin Alcantara and Pedro Ramirez, hoping fresh talent can spark a turnaround. But as the team flounders in the standings, fans are left wondering when this cold streak will finally thaw.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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