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The Chicago Cubs were 62-48, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost to the New York Yankees 0-2 at Wrigley Field.

Cubs Daily Vibe Check
58°
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Lukewarm
dominant pitching

The definition of lukewarm. The arms have been stingy at 2.9 RA/G. Also helping: outscoring teams by 21 over 7 games. The margins are real.

Cubs Game on August 01

Opponent:New York Yankees (62-48)
Location:Wrigley Field
First Pitch:07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:David Peterson (6-7, 5.80 ERA) vs Max Fried (4-3, 3.23 ERA)
TV Broadcast:FOX, FOX
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 3 mph

Cubs Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost to the New York Yankees 0-2 at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
6841.624 W1
Cubs
6248.5646.5 L1
Pirates
5556.49514.0 L4
Cardinals
5456.49114.5 L2
Reds
5257.47716.0 W2

Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +21 run differential.

Cubs Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
4
Pete Crow-Armstrong
24.283.91563
27
Seiya Suzuki
18.270.83560
7
Dansby Swanson
16.214.69361

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
71
Jacob Webb
4-22.641.2647.2
33
Ryan Rolison
5-12.551.3042.1
24
Caleb Thielbar
3-24.091.2133.0

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
71
Jacob Webb
3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Cubs News

The Cubs are riding a wave of momentum, coming off a 4-2 victory over the Cardinals and boasting a remarkable run differential of +24 over the last week. With a record of 62-47, the team is solidifying its playoff push, and Shota Imanaga's recent performances have positioned him as the ace they desperately needed. Meanwhile, Edward Cabrera is on the mend, topping out at 98.8 mph during his rehab start, and could be a game-changing addition down the stretch. As the Trade Deadline looms, excitement is building about potential acquisitions like Tarik Skubal, who could give the Cubs the postseason stopper they haven’t had in years. With the Yankees coming to town next, the Cubs must maintain this momentum and capitalize on their hot offense, averaging 6.3 runs per game in their last seven outings.

Sources
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Edward Cabrera rehabs in Iowa
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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Edward Cabrera rehabs in Iowa
Iowa Cubs pitcher Connor Noland was activated off the Development List. Second baseman Dom Krupinski was promoted from the ACL Cubs to low-A Myrtle Beach. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were tied to the tracks by the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Yankees), 9-5. Edward Cabrera started this game on a rehab assignment. Cabrera only threw 1.2 innings […]
SB Nation Reacts: The Cubs will be busy at the Trade Deadline
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SB Nation Reacts: The Cubs will be busy at the Trade Deadline
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week in the SB Nation Reacts survey, I asked you how many trades you thought Cubs President […]
Imanaga's resurgence giving Cubs the ace they need in playoff push
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Imanaga's resurgence giving Cubs the ace they need in playoff push
CHICAGO – Amid the Cubs’ search for rotation help before Monday’s Trade Deadline, Shota Imanaga once again put his importance to the team's playoff run on display. Imanaga has been pitching like an ace for several weeks now, adding another interesting layer for Chicago’s final two months. On Friday, he
Cabrera throws 43 pitches, tops out at 98.8 mph in first rehab start
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Cabrera throws 43 pitches, tops out at 98.8 mph in first rehab start
CHICAGO – The goal behind the Cubs’ swinging a blockbuster trade to land Edward Cabrera from the Marlins over the offseason was to add an impact starter to the rotation. Cabrera now has an opportunity to essentially act like a big-ticket acquisition down the stretch. On Friday night, Cabrera began
Tarik Skubal trade would give Cubs their best postseason stopper in a decade
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Tarik Skubal trade would give Cubs their best postseason stopper in a decade
Pulling off a blockbuster Tarik Skubal trade would be a game-changer for the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline, giving them a shutdown arm reminiscent of peak Jake Arrieta.
Mets-Twins trade confirms the easiest need Cubs can address at 2026 trade deadline
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Mets-Twins trade confirms the easiest need Cubs can address at 2026 trade deadline
The New York Mets' trade with the Minnesota Twins involving A.J. Minter is a good sign for one thing the Chicago Cubs want to accomplish at the MLB trade deadline.

Cubs Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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