Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 38-35, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs squeaked by the Colorado Rockies 5-4 at Wrigley Field.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. They're +7 in run differential. The gap is meaningful. On top of that, 3.4 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight.
Cubs Game on June 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Edward Cabrera (4-3, 4.86 ERA) vs Ryan Feltner (2-2, 5.20 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 5 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs squeaked by the Colorado Rockies 5-4 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 4-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Matt Shaw went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
43 | 26 | .623 | W1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
39 | 31 | .557 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
38 | 35 | .521 | 7.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
36 | 37 | .493 | 9.0 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
34 | 37 | .479 | 10.0 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | .219 | .800 | 37 | |
| 13 | .277 | .844 | 35 | |
| 8 | .251 | .790 | 42 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 1.74 | 0.97 | 62.0 | |
| 5-1 | 2.13 | 1.18 | 25.1 | |
| 1-1 | 2.93 | 1.30 | 30.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 9 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .692 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are feeling the heat after a disappointing 1-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants, dropping them to a lukewarm 37-35 record. Despite their pitching showing promise with a 3.1 RA/G over the past week, the offense remains stagnant, averaging just 3.9 R/G and struggling to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, fans are buzzing about trade speculation, particularly regarding Seiya Suzuki and potential targets like Sandy Alcantara, as the front office weighs options to bolster a lineup that desperately needs a jolt. Amidst this backdrop, Pete Crow-Armstrong made history by hitting for the cycle, yet his remarkable night was overshadowed by the team's overall struggles. As the Cubs prepare to take on the Colorado Rockies, the urgency to turn things around is palpable.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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