Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 57-45, 2nd in the NL Central. The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
In a good rhythm. The offense at 6.3 R/G is a clear positive right now. Plus, a +17 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.
Cubs Game on July 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Boyd (6-1, 4.15 ERA) vs Jared Jones (2-1, 4.05 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 2 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
64 | 38 | .627 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
57 | 45 | .559 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
53 | 50 | .515 | 11.5 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
52 | 50 | .510 | 12.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
47 | 54 | .465 | 16.5 | W2 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .282 | .900 | 55 | |
| 17 | .270 | .836 | 53 | |
| 16 | .213 | .704 | 58 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 2.54 | 1.23 | 39.0 | |
| 3-2 | 2.91 | 1.32 | 43.1 | |
| 2-2 | 4.20 | 1.27 | 30.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are in a bit of a tailspin after their 1-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers, bringing their recent record to 4-3 despite an impressive +17 run differential over the past week. The team is shaking things up, promoting James Triantos for his major league debut while sending Kevin Alcántara back to Iowa, signaling a need for fresh talent to ignite their playoff push. Nico Hoerner's inconsistent play remains a talking point as fans hope for a turnaround with the second baseman's rollercoaster season. With trade rumors swirling around names like Robbie Ray, the urgency to bolster the pitching staff is palpable, especially with the Cubs still eyeing a postseason berth. While the offense has shown promise, averaging 6.3 runs per game, their pitching has to stabilize for any real chance to contend.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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