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Cubs take road skid into matchup with the Pirates

The Chicago Cubs travel to the Pittsburgh Pirates looking to break a four-game road slide

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Pirates vs. Cubs Game 3: Odds, Predictions, Betting Tips & Starting Lineups | May 27; MLB 2026 Season The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs are set to conclude their three-game series on Wednesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.

6 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

MLB 2026 Buzz: Shohei Ohtani Removed After Getting Hit By Pitch

Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.

7 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB 2026 Buzz: Shohei Ohtani Removed After Getting Hit By Pitch

Jordan Wicks - Pummeled for eight runs in loss Wicks (0-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Pirates, allowing eight runs on nine hits and one walk with five strikeouts across 4.1 innings.

Impact Wicks was summoned from Triple-A Iowa over the weekend and drew the start in place of an injured Edward Cabrera (finger) on Tuesday. Things clearly didn't go well for the left-hander, as he allowed five runs in the first inning, including a two-run shot to Esmerlyn Valdez. Wicks was able to somewhat settle in after a rough opening frame and generated 14 swinging strikes on 80 pitches. After the poor results Tuesday, it's unclear if the Cubs will let Wicks handle another turn through the rotation this coming weekend in St. Louis.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

3 Takeaways As Cubs Drop 10th Straight in Blowout Loss to Pirates Make that 10 consecutive losses for the Chicago Cubs, who at the moment look like a shell of what they once were. They're tied for last plac...

9 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Up-and-down Cubs chasing unwanted history, drop 10th straight to Pirates | Sporting News Chicago became the 25th team in MLB history to collect 10-game winning and losing streaks.

9 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Alex Bregman - Doubles, scores in loss Bregman went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 12-1 loss to the Pirates.

Impact The Cubs are in a tailspin with 10 straight losses, but Bregman is at least carrying his weight lately with a six-game hitting streak, and he's batting .348 during the hot stretch. The Chicago third baseman has still been a bit underwhelming overall with a .699 OPS, which is well below his career .839 mark, but his track record suggests he'll continue to trend upward as the season progresses.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Esmerlyn Valdez's homer caps five-run first, Pirates send skidding Cubs to 10th straight loss 12-1

Esmerlyn Valdez hit a two-run home run to cap a five-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the skidding Cubs 12-1 to extend Chicago’s losing streak to 10 games

10 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Cubs All-Star left-hander Matthew Boyd is scheduled for the first of two rehab starts on Sunday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd is scheduled to make the first of what is expected to be two rehab starts for Triple-A Iowa on Sunday

12 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Matthew Boyd - Making rehab start Sunday Boyd (knee) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact The veteran southpaw is ready to return to competitive setting a little over three weeks after undergoing a menisectomy on his left knee. Boyd did not need a full repair of his meniscus, and with his assignment to Iowa for his first rehab outing, it seems possible that could beat his initial six-week estimated return timetable. This is Boyd's second IL stint already this season, as he spent time on the shelf in April with a biceps strain.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Conforto - Sitting amid slump Conforto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact After going 0-for-12 with five strikeouts while starting in the past four games, the slumping Conforto will head to the bench. Moises Ballesteros will receive the nod at designated hitter Tuesday in place of Conforto.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cubs vs Pirates Lineup: Can Wicks Impress? A Familiar Look, A Better Bregman, More The Chicago Cubs are trying to do the unthinkable: A ten-game winning streak and a ten-game losing streak all in 30 days! Game Info Who: Chi...

14 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Griffin becomes Pirates' youngest leadoff hitter since 1952 PITTSBURGH -- Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin will lead off for the first time in his Major League career Tuesday night as the Pirates take...

15 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

How the Cubs' Ugly Free Fall Has Impacted Their Playoff Odds A lot can change in 10 days. Just ask the Chicago Cubs, whose unprecedented nine-game skid has taken them from atop the NL Central on May 16...

17 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Chicago Cubs hoping top prospect can help stop their 9-game losing streak The Chicago Cubs are searching for answers as their season takes a frustrating turn. A team that once appeared to be one of the best teams i...

18 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Twins' Joe Ryan gets honest about Braves, Cubs trade rumors amid Minnesota's struggles Joe Ryan addressed growing trade rumors linking him to the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs as the Minnesota Twins continue to struggle this...

18 HOURS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Ramírez won over Counsell, teammates on road to Chicago This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian’s Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regula...

20 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Chicago Cubs Should Be Panicking During Nine-Game Losing Streak | Deadspin.com The Chicago Cubs have lost nine straight games and watched their NL Central odds plummet. Injuries and offensive struggles are threatening t...

22 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Cubs look to break 9-game losing streak, take on the Pirates

The Chicago Cubs head into the matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates after losing nine straight games

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Pirates vs. Cubs: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – May 26 The Chicago Cubs (29-25) will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (28-26), Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. ET, with the Cubs on a nine-game losing streak.Curi...

1 DAY AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Pair of castoffs has become baseball's best middle infield Baseball’s top middle-infield duo this season probably isn’t one that would have come to mind at the start of 2026. It’s not the D-backs’ Ke...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Nicky Lopez - Sent outright to Triple-A Lopez was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, per MLB's transactions log.

Impact Lopez lost his spot on the 40-man roster Saturday, and after going unclaimed on waivers, he'll report to Triple-A Iowa. He's batting .333 with one home run, eight RBI, two stolen bases and 11 runs scored in 15 appearances so far this season at Triple-A.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Houston Astros Toss Combined No-Hitter Against Texas Rangers

The Houston Astros threw the first combined no-hitter of the 2026 MLB season to defeat the Texas Rangers.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Houston Astros Toss Combined No-Hitter Against Texas Rangers

Cubs are suddenly in danger of wasting their incredible start to the season | Sporting News Things have gotten quite ugly.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What Craig Counsell must change to save this Cubs season Chicago's season is spiraling out of control, and while Counsell can't fix the offense by himself, he also can't just sit around and watch t...

1 DAY AGO • FANSIDED.COM

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Cubs take road skid into matchup with the Pirates

MLB 2026 Buzz: Shohei Ohtani Removed After Getting Hit By Pitch

Esmerlyn Valdez's homer caps five-run first, Pirates send skidding Cubs to 10th straight loss 12-1

Cubs All-Star left-hander Matthew Boyd is scheduled for the first of two rehab starts on Sunday

Cubs look to break 9-game losing streak, take on the Pirates

Houston Astros Toss Combined No-Hitter Against Texas Rangers

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Cubs take road skid into matchup with the Pirates

MLB 2026 Buzz: Shohei Ohtani Removed After Getting Hit By Pitch

Esmerlyn Valdez's homer caps five-run first, Pirates send skidding Cubs to 10th straight loss 12-1

Cubs All-Star left-hander Matthew Boyd is scheduled for the first of two rehab starts on Sunday

Cubs look to break 9-game losing streak, take on the Pirates

Houston Astros Toss Combined No-Hitter Against Texas Rangers