What is the Chicago Cubs record in 2026?

The Chicago Cubs are 40-37, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cubs today?

Shota Imanaga (4-6, 4.26 ERA) vs Kodai Senga (0-5, 9.00 ERA). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cubs game on today?

Today's game airs on SNY, Marquee Sports Network. First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

Chicago Cubs News & Updates

June 22, 2026

The Chicago Cubs were 40-37, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs finished in a deadlock with the Toronto Blue Jays 0-0 at Wrigley Field.

Cubs Daily Vibe Check

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outscoring opponents

Hard to read this team right now. Run differential of +8 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably. Working against that, a 10-man IL is starting to matter.

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Cubs Game on June 22

Opponent:	New York Mets (34-43)
Location:	Citi Field
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Shota Imanaga (4-6, 4.26 ERA) vs Kodai Senga (0-5, 9.00 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SNY, Marquee Sports Network
Forecast:	🌤️ Mostly sunny, 71°F, Wind 3 mph

Cubs Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs finished in a deadlock with the Toronto Blue Jays 0-0 at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	46	29	.613		W1
Cardinals	41	34	.547	5.0	W1
Cubs	40	37	.519	7.0	L1
Pirates	39	39	.500	8.5	W1
Reds	37	39	.487	9.5	W2

Chicago Cubs are 3-3-1T in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.

Cubs Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
1 Justin Dean	0	.500	2.000	3
4 Pete Crow-Armstrong	16	.286	.884	40
8 Ian Happ	16	.228	.804	37

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
32 Ben Brown	4-2	1.85	0.94	68.0
33 Ryan Rolison	5-1	1.95	1.12	27.2
71 Jacob Webb	1-2	3.90	1.36	32.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
15 Carson Kelly	4 hits, 1 HR, 7 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
8 Ian Happ	5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games
6 Matt Shaw	3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .214 AVG in last 3 games
4 Pete Crow-Armstrong	6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games
27 Seiya Suzuki	6 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Cubs News

The Chicago Cubs’ day took an unexpected turn as their game against the Toronto Blue Jays was postponed due to rain, pushing Shota Imanaga's start to Monday and leaving fans and players alike in limbo. Amid this weather-induced chaos, the Cubs managed to make a minor trade, acquiring right-hander Jayden Murray from the Astros for infield prospect Cameron Sisneros, but this move hardly sends excitement through the already tepid fan base. With a 40-37 record and a lukewarm vibe, the team’s offensive prowess has been evident lately, averaging 6.3 runs per game in the past week, yet the pitching still raises eyebrows. The Cubs are treading water, and as trade rumors swirl, the hope is that the front office will find a way to ignite a spark before it’s too late.

Sources

Bleed Cubbie Blue

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jaxon Wiggins rehabs with South Bend

Pelicans right-hander Edwardo Melendez was activated off the Development List. South Bend left-hander Ethan Flanagan was activated off the Development List. Only the Pelicans won today. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs fell to Indianapolis (Pirates), 3-1. Jordan Wicks started and took the loss after allowing two runs on five hits over five innings. Wicks walked […]

Bleed Cubbie Blue

Cubs, Blue Jays postponed; makeup date August 6

It’s not raining in Chicago right now but there’s a forecast of rain all afternon and evening. And so, today’s 1:20 p.m. CT game between the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. The makeup game is scheduled for Thursday, August 6 at 1:20 p.m. […]

MLB.com

Rainout pushes Imanaga's start to Monday against Mets

CHICAGO -- As the grounds crew unfurled the tarp on the infield at Wrigley Field on Sunday morning, Shota Imanaga was in the outfield going through a light workout. He went through some stretching drills and then played catch for a few minutes. Imanaga was forced to shift his routine

Cubbiescrib

Cubs given nightmare fuel after seeing Jeff Passan's best fits for Tarik Skubal

If Jeff Passan's latest trade deadline best fit comes true, the Chicago Cubs' 2026 hopes would instantly be over.

Cubbiescrib

Cubs make a trade with the Astros, but there's little reason to get excited about it

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Jayden Murray in a trade with the Houston Astros, sending infield prospect Cameron Sisneros back in the deal.

Mlbtraderumors

Astros Trade Jayden Murray To Cubs

The Astros are trading right-hander Jayden Murray to the Cubs, reports Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston. Double-A first baseman Cameron Sisneros goes to Houston in return. The Cubs are designating left-hander Luis Peralta for assignment to make room for Murray on their 40-man roster, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Murray was […]

Cubs Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago Cubs visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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