Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 89-73, 2nd in the NL Central. The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
Cubs Game on September 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 10:00 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Boyd (10-5, 3.91 ERA) vs Michael King (12-10, 3.21 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Peacock/NBCSN, Peacock/NBCSN, Universo/Peacock, Universo/Peacock |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 64°F, Wind 5 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
103 | 59 | .636 | W5 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
89 | 73 | .549 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
82 | 80 | .506 | 21.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
77 | 85 | .475 | 26.0 | L4 |
|
Reds
|
|
75 | 87 | .463 | 28.0 | 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 | .942 | 107 | |
| 28 | .265 | .819 | 93 | |
| 26 | .270 | .841 | 86 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-4 | 3.88 | 1.28 | 69.2 | |
| 6-5 | 3.36 | 1.25 | 67.0 | |
| 11-10 | 3.77 | 1.10 | 174.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 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 | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
Matthew Boyd is set to take the mound for the Cubs in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Padres, but the uncertainty surrounding Alex Bregman's status at third base adds a layer of intrigue to the team's playoff strategy. After a solid 6-2 victory over the Red Sox, the Cubs are riding a wave of momentum, though their recent 3-4 stretch raises concerns about consistency. With Bregman (.265) potentially sidelined, the Cubs will need their other heavy hitters like Pete Crow-Armstrong to step up. This matchup feels different than past encounters, especially with the stakes high at Petco Park. The Cubs have the talent, but they need a complete effort to flip the script from previous playoff disappointments.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
No upcoming series scheduled for the Chicago Cubs.
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