Chicago Cubs
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Latest News
Team-specific updates for the Chicago Cubs.
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Cubs recall Antoine Kelly for MLB debut
The left-hander replaces shoulder-injured Gavin Hollowell ahead of the Yankees series.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong HR, 3 RBI as Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates
Pete Crow-Armstrong went 4-for-5 with a homer, three RBI, and three runs scored in Chicago Cubs’ 11-0 win against Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Shota Imanaga Throws Seven Shutout Innings as Cubs Rout Twins 10-1
Shota Imanaga spun seven scoreless innings and Nico Hoerner drove in four as the Chicago Cubs routed the Minnesota Twins 10-1 to take the series.
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Nico Hoerner goes 4-4 as Chicago Cubs beat Minnesota Twins
Nico Hoerner went 4-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored in Chicago Cubs’ 6-2 win against Minnesota Twins. Hoerner had three hits in his previous five games before this one.
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Jed Hoyer Says the Cubs Will Spend the Deadline on Pitching: ‘You Never Have Enough’
The Chicago Sun-Times reports Jed Hoyer will point the Cubs’ deadline resources at a pitching staff that entered Friday 21st in baseball with a 4.33 ERA, even with Matthew Boyd back and Jameson Taillon and Edward Cabrera due to return.
Around the MLB
League-wide MLB coverage from the newsroom.
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Matt Chapman to have season-ending surgery
The Giants third baseman will undergo surgery Tuesday for a hernia and core muscle tear.
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Hunter Greene slated for elbow surgery after partial UCL tear
The Reds pitcher will undergo surgery next week for a partial tear in his right elbow.
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Yesavage heading to specialist for knee meniscus issue
The Blue Jays rookie pitcher moves from injured list to further evaluation in Texas.
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Byron Buxton sidelined with hip injury, recovery slower than expected
Minnesota's center fielder has not resumed baseball activities since hitting the 10-day IL on July 29.
- vs Los Angeles Dodgers Aug 4, 8:05 PM ET 8/4 – 8:05 PM EDT
- vs Los Angeles Dodgers Aug 5, 2:20 PM ET 8/5 – 2:20 PM EDT
- vs Toronto Blue Jays Aug 6, 2:20 PM ET 8/6 – 2:20 PM EDT
Recent Team Box Scores
Top Chicago Cubs lines from Jul 26 box scores.
Team Snapshot
Standings
NL
64-49
#4 in NL
Upcoming Schedule
- vs Los Angeles DodgersAug 4, 8:05 PM ET · MLB.TV, TBSWrigley FieldGameCastBox Score
- vs Los Angeles DodgersAug 5, 2:20 PM ET · MLB.TV, MLB NetWrigley FieldGameCastBox Score
- vs Toronto Blue JaysAug 6, 2:20 PM ET · MLB.TV, Marquee Sports NetWrigley FieldGameCastBox Score
- at Kansas City RoyalsAug 7, 8:10 PM ET · MLB.TV, Marquee Sports NetKauffman StadiumGameCastBox Score
- at Kansas City RoyalsAug 8, 7:10 PM ET · MLB.TV, Royals.TVKauffman StadiumGameCastBox Score
Rafters Player Value Leaders
- 1 Jameson Taillon SP · Hold 55 Flat 0
- 2 Matthew Boyd SP · Strong Buy 55 Flat 0
- 3 Nico Hoerner 2B · Strong Buy 55 Flat 0
- 4 Dansby Swanson SS · Buy 54 Flat 0
- 5 Edward Cabrera SP · Hold 53 Flat 0
No verified team movers today. Risers and fallers appear once this roster has a prior day of scores to compare against.
Roster
Pitchers
- Javier Assad — SP, #72
- Matthew Boyd — SP, #16
- Tyler Ferguson — RP, #64
- Shota Imanaga — SP, #18
- Antoine Kelly — RP, #62
- Colin Rea — SP, #53
- Ryan Rolison — RP, #33
- Caleb Thielbar — RP, #24
- Trent Thornton — RP, #49
- Jacob Webb — RP, #71
Catchers
- Miguel Amaya — C, #9
- Carson Kelly — C, #15
Infielders
- Alex Bregman — 3B, #3
- Michael Busch — 1B, #29
- Nico Hoerner — 2B, #2
- Pedro Ramirez — 2B, #75
- Dansby Swanson — SS, #7
- James Triantos — 2B, #5
Outfielders
- Pete Crow-Armstrong — CF, #4
- Ian Happ — LF, #8
- Seiya Suzuki — RF, #27
Designated Hitter
- Kevin Alcantara — DH, #13
- Michael Conforto — DH, #20