What is the Chicago Cubs record in 2026?

The Chicago Cubs are 35-34, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cubs today?

Javier Assad (3-1, 4.73 ERA) vs Landen Roupp (5-6, 4.00 ERA). First pitch at 10:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cubs game on today?

Today's game airs on Marquee Sports Network, KNTV, NBCS BA. First pitch at 10:15 PM EDT.

Chicago Cubs News & Updates

June 12, 2026

The Chicago Cubs were 35-34, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs blew out the Colorado Rockies 9-3 at Coors Field.

Cubs Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

It's a wash right now. Coming off a win by 6. That energy is baked into the score. On the other hand, run differential of -13 this stretch. They're losing and losing badly.

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Cubs Game on June 12

Opponent:	San Francisco Giants (28-41)
Location:	Oracle Park
First Pitch:	10:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Javier Assad (3-1, 4.73 ERA) vs Landen Roupp (5-6, 4.00 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Marquee Sports Network, KNTV, NBCS BA
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 2 mph

Cubs Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs blew out the Colorado Rockies 9-3 at Coors Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	4	2	0	2	1	0	9	10	0
	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	12	0

Highlights

Alex Bregman went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Carson Kelly went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Seiya Suzuki went 1-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.

Cubs Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	41	25	.621		L2
Cardinals	37	29	.561	4.0	L1
Pirates	35	34	.507	7.5	L1
Cubs	35	34	.507	7.5	W1
Reds	32	35	.478	9.5	L1

Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.

Cubs Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
8 Ian Happ	15	.231	.836	36
29 Michael Busch	7	.251	.774	38
4 Pete Crow-Armstrong	11	.257	.782	32

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
32 Ben Brown	2-2	1.74	0.88	57.0
71 Jacob Webb	1-1	2.76	1.33	29.1
18 Shota Imanaga	4-6	4.44	1.06	81.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
27 Seiya Suzuki	3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
32 Ben Brown	7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
33 Ryan Rolison	3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Cubs News

Seiya Suzuki's grand slam fueled a 9-3 victory over the Rockies, reigniting hope amidst a turbulent season for the Cubs. While this offensive explosion showcased the team's potential, a troubling parallel to the 2024 White Sox looms, as the Cubs continue to struggle in the standings. Manager Craig Counsell's ejection for arguing a non-reviewable play underscores the mounting frustrations as the team grapples with injuries that only add to the woes. Tyler Austin's latest setback highlights Jed Hoyer's offseason missteps, potentially sealing the fate of a once-promising season. With the minor leagues also struggling,like the Iowa Cubs who were crushed 20-3,it's clear that finding consistency is critical as the Cubs aim to regain their early-season form and silence growing doubts.

Sources

Bleed Cubbie Blue

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn homers, but South Bend loses

Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs got battered by the Louisville Bats (Reds), 20-3. It’s the second-straight game Iowa gave up 20 runs. Starter Connor Noland got the loss after allowing four runs on six hits over four innings. Noland neither walked nor struck anyone out. Casey Opitz gave up three runs and allowed three inherited […]

Bleed Cubbie Blue

Cubs 9, Rockies 3: Seiya Suzuki’s grand slam leads an offensive barrage

I told you this team could still hit. I told you this team still had good hitters. And I’m telling you right now — and you can come back to this recap if I’m right, or if I’m wrong — that the 2026 Cubs are going to start winning again and still make a run […]

MLB.com

Suzuki's slam sparks Cubs' offense in quest to regain early-season slugging form

DENVER – Once the baseball cleared the wall down the left-field line at Coors Field, Seiya Suzuki punched the air and let out a shout as he began his trip around the bases on Thursday afternoon. It was the kind of display the Cubs have been lacking and surely brought

MLB.com

Counsell tossed in sixth inning after arguing about non-reviewable play

DENVER – What looked like a foul ball turned into a fluky double play and, ultimately, led to Cubs manager Craig Counsell arguing and being ejected from his team's 9-3 win against the Rockies on Thursday afternoon in the series finale at Coors Field.

Cubbiescrib

Cubs might've just hit new low with parallel to historically bad White Sox

The Chicago Cubs are now keeping company with the 2024 Chicago White Sox with how bad things have looked over the past month.

Cubbiescrib

Cubs all but confirm Jed Hoyer's newest offseason mistake with latest injury update

The Chicago Cubs continue to fall in the standings, and Tyler Austin's latest injury timeline just adds insult to injury for Jed Hoyer and the team.

Cubs Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago Cubs host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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