Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 58-45, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs eked out a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 at PNC Park.
On the right side of things. Outpacing opponents by 14 runs this stretch. Add in 5.6 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter.
Cubs Game on July 25
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (6-8, 3.91 ERA) vs Paul Skenes (9-8, 3.43 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 69°F, Wind 1 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs eked out a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
64 | 39 | .621 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
58 | 45 | .563 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
53 | 51 | .510 | 11.5 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
52 | 51 | .505 | 12.0 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
48 | 54 | .471 | 15.5 | W3 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .285 | .912 | 56 | |
| 17 | .267 | .828 | 54 | |
| 16 | .213 | .701 | 59 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.84 | 1.31 | 44.1 | |
| 5-1 | 2.54 | 1.23 | 39.0 | |
| 3-2 | 4.06 | 1.23 | 31.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
After a day off, the Chicago Cubs find themselves in a promising rhythm, with a recent offensive explosion averaging 6.3 runs per game and a +17 run differential over the last week. Matthew Boyd continues to be a revelation, rolling through ten straight unbeaten starts thanks to pivotal plays from his teammates like Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ. Meanwhile, the Cubs are eyeing the trade deadline, with Seattle's Emerson Hancock drawing interest as a potential fit for their rotation. In the minors, James Triantos has been recalled, adding excitement for Cubs fans as they gear up to face the Pittsburgh Pirates. As the team stands at 57-45, the combination of strong pitching and hot bats sets the stage for what could be an exhilarating second half of the season.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 4-game series starting Monday.
About Small Ball
This Chicago Cubs digest was built by Small Ball to save you from bouncing between five apps to follow your team. It's fan-run and made to deliver what matters each morning.
Got thoughts? Tell us. Want to support it? Ko-fi tips help keep it running.