Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 63-49, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs let it slip away against the New York Yankees 1-2 at Wrigley Field.
Treading water. Holding teams to 2.3 runs a game. That's the foundation right now. Factor in +13 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.
Cubs Game on August 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Boyd (6-1, 3.41 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 3 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs let it slip away against the New York Yankees 1-2 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
69 | 42 | .622 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
63 | 49 | .562 | 6.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
56 | 57 | .496 | 14.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
55 | 57 | .491 | 14.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
53 | 58 | .477 | 16.0 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .282 | .921 | 64 | |
| 18 | .273 | .840 | 61 | |
| 16 | .210 | .680 | 61 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.59 | 1.25 | 48.2 | |
| 5-1 | 2.45 | 1.27 | 44.0 | |
| 3-2 | 3.97 | 1.21 | 34.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.6 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs pulled the trigger on their first significant move ahead of the trade deadline, sending Jameson Taillon to the Blue Jays for a player to be named later or cash, signaling serious intentions to bolster their pitching staff. With a 5-2 victory over the Yankees fresh in their minds, the Cubs are 63-48, sitting comfortably in second place but clearly eyeing roster improvements for a postseason push. While young talent catches the attention of rival teams, the Cubs are also looking at left-hander Reid Detmers from the Angels as they navigate this competitive landscape. Meanwhile, the unfortunate trade of Freddy Peralta to the Rays highlights how quickly options can diminish as teams gear up for the stretch run. The Cubs must stay aggressive as they try to maintain their momentum and keep the pressure on their divisional foes.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 1-game series starting Thursday.
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