Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 54-42, 2nd in the NL Central. The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. A 5-2 week speaks for itself. Factor in +8 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.
Cubs Game on July 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Colin Rea (7-5, 4.75 ERA) vs Bailey Ober (6-3, 4.40 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ⛅ Partly cloudy, 82°F, Wind 5 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
59 | 37 | .615 | L3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
54 | 42 | .562 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
50 | 45 | .526 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
50 | 47 | .515 | 9.5 | W3 |
|
Reds
|
|
43 | 52 | .453 | 15.5 | L2 |
Chicago Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .291 | .917 | 53 | |
| 16 | .211 | .705 | 58 | |
| 15 | .268 | .811 | 48 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.05 | 1.28 | 41.1 | |
| 5-1 | 2.80 | 1.30 | 35.1 | |
| 2-2 | 4.23 | 1.30 | 27.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 2.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 3.3 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
With the Cubs holding a solid 54-42 record, the buzz around a potential trade deadline move is heating up, particularly with names like Jorge Soler coming back into the conversation. Pete Crow-Armstrong, riding high on a .291 average, is already envisioning the electric atmosphere at Wrigley when it hosts the All-Star Game in 2027, which speaks volumes about the Cubs' future. While they might not be seeking big bats right now, the idea of bolstering the lineup with familiar faces like Soler could prove beneficial. As the postseason looms closer, the front office must carefully assess what they need to ensure the team not only competes but thrives amidst looming labor negotiations and potential disruptions in the league.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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