Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 76-58, 2nd in the NL Central. The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
Hard to read this team right now. The 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage. Working in their favor, plus-16 in run differential this stretch.
Cubs Game on August 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | David Peterson (7-7, 5.17 ERA) vs Rhett Lowder (5-8, 5.13 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Reds.TV |
Cubs Score & Recap
The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
83 | 51 | .619 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
76 | 58 | .567 | 7.0 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
67 | 68 | .496 | 16.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
65 | 70 | .481 | 18.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
63 | 71 | .470 | 20.0 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .276 | .924 | 83 | |
| 22 | .270 | .842 | 75 | |
| 19 | .252 | .754 | 69 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-4 | 2.91 | 1.23 | 58.2 | |
| 5-6 | 2.26 | 1.06 | 75.2 | |
| 4-4 | 4.07 | 1.29 | 59.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.1 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs' recent road trip was a bust, dropping series to both the Mariners and the Diamondbacks, which has left fans feeling lukewarm about their team's 76-58 record. Despite managing an impressive +16 run differential over the last week, the Cubs have only pulled off two wins in their last seven games, raising concerns about the bullpen as they struggle for momentum. With the 150th anniversary celebration on the horizon, the team is looking to spark some excitement, as Ian Happ reflected on the privilege of being part of such a storied franchise. Meanwhile, the front office is likely preparing for offseason chatter, particularly surrounding general manager Carter Hawkins, as the Cubs look to shore up their roster amidst minor league moves like Kevin Alcántara's optioning to Triple-A.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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