Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 56-44, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dropped one to the Detroit Tigers 6-8 at Wrigley Field.
Could tip either way. Run differential of +10 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably. Tempering that, lost by 2 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately.
Cubs Game on July 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | David Peterson (4-7, 6.45 ERA) vs Framber Valdez (5-6, 4.10 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 73°F, Wind 5 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dropped one to the Detroit Tigers 6-8 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
Highlights
- Ian Happ went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Michael Busch went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
63 | 37 | .630 | W4 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
56 | 44 | .560 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
51 | 48 | .515 | 11.5 | L3 |
|
Pirates
|
|
52 | 49 | .515 | 11.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
45 | 54 | .455 | 17.5 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .281 | .890 | 53 | |
| 16 | .273 | .833 | 50 | |
| 16 | .210 | .703 | 58 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.91 | 1.32 | 43.1 | |
| 5-1 | 2.61 | 1.26 | 38.0 | |
| 2-2 | 4.34 | 1.28 | 29.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 8 hits, 5 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Cubs are basking in the glow of a dominant 10-1 victory over the Twins, pushing their record to 56-43, and solidifying their spot in the division race. With a recent +11 run differential bolstering their confidence, the squad is set to face the struggling Detroit Tigers next. However, concerns loom as Trent Thornton was forced to exit after suffering a left heel contusion, demonstrating the fragility of the bullpen. While the focus shifts to the upcoming matchup, speculation about potential trade moves is heating up, particularly regarding Tarik Skubal as the Cubs eye the 2026 trade deadline. As fans gear up for tonight's game, they’ll be hoping to see Jameson Taillon build on his last outing and solidify his role after returning from the injured list.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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