Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 19-12, 2nd in the NL Central. The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
Hard to feel good about the data. Pitching at 6.4 RA/G. That's a problem. Pair that with dropped to 2th from 1th in the standings.
Cubs Game on May 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Colin Rea (3-1, 4.61 ERA) vs Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.14 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Dbacks.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 51°F, Wind 7 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reds
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20 | 11 | .645 | W1 | |
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Cubs
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19 | 12 | .613 | 1.0 | W2 |
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Cardinals
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18 | 13 | .581 | 2.0 | W4 |
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Brewers
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16 | 14 | .533 | 3.5 | W1 |
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Pirates
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16 | 16 | .500 | 4.5 | L5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .338 | 1.012 | 16 | |
| 4 | .291 | .819 | 26 | |
| 6 | .214 | .783 | 23 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 3.15 | 0.87 | 34.1 | |
| 3-0 | 3.06 | 1.19 | 35.1 | |
| 2-1 | 4.41 | 1.15 | 34.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.3 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs, now 19-12 and just a game behind the Reds in the NL Central, continue to juggle a battered bullpen as they aim to regain their early-season momentum. After narrowly escaping the Padres 5-4, the Cubs face questions about their late-inning stability, especially with Caleb Thielbar sidelined and Daniel Palencia's absence felt. Fortunately, the offense still shines, with Nico Hoerner leading the charge at .291, but the team needs to solidify its pitching to fend off the competition. Adding to the intrigue, the Mets' recent decision to designate Carl Edwards Jr. for assignment opens a potential reunion for the Cubs, who could certainly use his experience in their current bullpen shuffle. As they return to Wrigley this weekend, the Cubs are fighting to reclaim their position at the top of the division.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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