What is the Chicago Cubs record in 2026?

The Chicago Cubs are 32-29, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cubs today?

Colin Rea (5-3, 4.70 ERA) vs Jeffrey Springs (3-6, 4.07 ERA). First pitch at 08:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cubs game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSCA, Marquee Sports Network. First pitch at 08:05 PM EDT.

Chicago Cubs News & Updates

June 03, 2026

The Chicago Cubs were 32-29, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs let it slip away against the Athletics 1-2 at Wrigley Field.

Cubs Daily Vibe Check

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Not a great stretch. A 10-man IL is starting to matter. Also weighing on the score: 3-4 over 7 games. That leaves a mark.

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Cubs Game on June 03

Opponent:	Athletics (29-31)
Location:	Wrigley Field
First Pitch:	08:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Colin Rea (5-3, 4.70 ERA) vs Jeffrey Springs (3-6, 4.07 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSCA, Marquee Sports Network
Forecast:	🌤️ Mostly sunny, 64°F, Wind 3 mph

Cubs Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs let it slip away against the Athletics 1-2 at Wrigley Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	0
	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0

Cubs Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	37	21	.638		W3
Pirates	33	28	.541	5.5	W4
Cardinals	31	28	.525	6.5	L2
Cubs	32	29	.525	6.5	L2
Reds	31	29	.517	7.0	W1

Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.

Cubs Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
8 Ian Happ	13	.227	.811	31
29 Michael Busch	6	.244	.757	35
2 Nico Hoerner	4	.254	.699	33

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
32 Ben Brown	2-2	1.92	0.93	51.2
41 Hoby Milner	1-0	2.33	0.96	27.0
18 Shota Imanaga	4-6	4.37	1.07	70.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
4 Pete Crow-Armstrong	7 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
32 Ben Brown	7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
71 Jacob Webb	3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

Cubs News

The Chicago Cubs' midseason malaise continues as they nurse a 32-28 record, sitting fourth in the division and grappling with injuries that are starting to take a toll. With a 3-4 record over the last week and key players on the IL, the lineup remains cold, wasting solid pitching performances like Jameson Taillon's strong start. However, a bright spot emerges in Pete Crow-Armstrong, who is quickly establishing himself as a dynamic leadoff hitter, including a recent game where he went 4-for-5 and launched a 444-foot homer. As the Cubs prepare to face the Athletics, fans are left hoping that Crow-Armstrong's rising star can inject some much-needed energy into the lineup and turn their luck around.

Sources

Bleed Cubbie Blue

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn homers again in South Bend win

Iowa Cubs RHP Yacksel Rios was released. Shortstop Alex Madera was demoted from Double-A Knoxville to Single-A South Bend. Right-hander Jhon Rosario was promoted from rookie ball ACL Cubs to Low-A Myrtle Beach. The Dominican Summer League started on Monday. As always, I don’t report on the comings and goings of the DSL because I […]

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Cubs BCB After Dark: What makes a successful June?

It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come in and sit with us for a while. We’re always happy to see a friend. There’s no cover charge. The hostess can seat you now. There’s a two-drink minimum, but you need […]

MLB.com

Lineup remains cold as Cubs waste Taillon's strong start

CHICAGO -- The decibel level inside Wrigley Field kept climbing in the ninth inning Tuesday night. The crowd was revved up after Nico Hoerner flipped away his bat after a leadoff walk. Things were buzzing even more when Pete Crow-Armstrong followed with a single into right field. Images of a

MLB.com

Is PCA back? Why red-hot May could be sign of more good things to come

There’s perhaps nothing more quintessentially Pete Crow-Armstrong than the Cubs’ young star mashing a home run a projected 444 feet at 114.6 mph as fans of the rival Cardinals chanted that he was overrated. That long ball was part of a 4-for-5 night for Crow-Armstrong on Saturday, the most recent

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Pete Crow-Armstrong has changed his game for the better as the Cubs' leadoff hitter

Pete Crow-Armstrong may be the new answer for the leadoff spot, where he's been delivering excellent results for the Chicago Cubs in recent weeks.

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Cubs fans relishing in Dodgers manager's comment on Kyle Tucker as slump continues

Kyle Tucker is struggling mightily in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, not even living up to what he did down the stretch with the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago Cubs host the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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