Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 81-66, 2nd in the NL Central. The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
A rough patch, by the numbers. Carrying 12 on the injured list. It adds up. Compounding things, a -4 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.
Cubs Game on September 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (9-10, 3.91 ERA) vs Wilber Dotel (1-4, 4.41 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 79°F, Wind 1 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
91 | 56 | .619 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
81 | 66 | .551 | 10.0 | L4 |
|
Pirates
|
|
74 | 73 | .503 | 17.0 | W4 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
72 | 75 | .490 | 19.0 | L3 |
|
Reds
|
|
69 | 77 | .473 | 21.5 | L3 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | .281 | .947 | 97 | |
| 24 | .267 | .841 | 80 | |
| 24 | .260 | .789 | 82 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-4 | 4.18 | 1.27 | 64.2 | |
| 6-4 | 3.36 | 1.25 | 61.2 | |
| 8-1 | 2.84 | 1.25 | 57.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 scoreless IP, 9 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Cubs continue to grapple with inconsistency as they drop an 8-6 decision to the Brewers, leaving them with a disappointing 3-4 record over the past week. Despite the team's struggles, Pete Crow-Armstrong is a rare bright spot, becoming the first Cub since 1929 to post a 10 fWAR season, a stat that highlights his immense value even as others falter. The bullpen woes are compounded by Kevin Gausman's underwhelming performance since the trade deadline, raising eyebrows about his role in the rotation. Meanwhile, the potential return of Dansby Swanson could bolster the defense, but with injuries piling up and minor league stumbles, including South Bend's early exit from the playoffs, the Cubs face an uphill battle as they remain firmly in the playoff race.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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