Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 87-71, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were edged out by the Miami Marlins 2-3 at Wrigley Field.
A little of everything, not a lot of anything. A 11-man IL is starting to matter. Making it worse, 3-4 lately. There's no sugarcoating it.
Cubs Game on September 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Boyd (9-5, 4.06 ERA) vs Tyler Phillips (5-6, 3.45 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 59°F, Wind 12 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were edged out by the Miami Marlins 2-3 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Dansby Swanson went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
99 | 59 | .627 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
87 | 71 | .551 | 12.0 | L2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
80 | 78 | .506 | 19.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
77 | 81 | .487 | 22.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
73 | 85 | .462 | 26.0 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | .280 | .950 | 107 | |
| 26 | .262 | .804 | 89 | |
| 25 | .267 | .833 | 85 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-4 | 3.93 | 1.30 | 68.2 | |
| 6-5 | 3.41 | 1.27 | 66.0 | |
| 11-10 | 3.74 | 1.10 | 173.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs' pursuit of a playoff spot took a hit with last night's disappointing 2-8 loss to the Miami Marlins, leaving them with an 87-70 record and a lingering sense of urgency as the season winds down. While the team remains in the hunt, the vibe is lukewarm, especially with a recent 4-3 stretch that shows promise yet highlights the inconsistency of their performance. On a brighter note, Alex Bregman is ramping up his recovery from facial fractures and is eager to contribute as the Cubs need every bat possible. Meanwhile, the front office is still buzzing with praise for former executive Jason McLeod, who continues to draw attention for his talent scouting acumen. As they gear up for the next showdown with the Marlins, the Cubs need to rediscover their winning ways quickly or risk watching their postseason dreams fade.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
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