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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

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Taking seat Sunday Swanson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Impact Nico Hoerner and Pedro Ramirez will serve as the Cubs' starters in the middle infield while Swanson retreats to the bench for the series finale. Swanson had started each of the Cubs' last six games, going 4-for-21 with one home run, one walk, two RBI and two additional runs during that stretch.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cubs have a serious Dansby Swanson offensive problem | Sporting News The Cubs shortstop has a major red flag on his scouting report.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cubs enter matchup against the Astros on losing streak

The Chicago Cubs aim to stop their six-game losing streak when they play the Houston Astros

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Extends hitting streak with homer Swanson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 9-3 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Swanson clubbed his seventh home run of the season in the fifth inning, which extended his modest hitting streak to three games. Before this recent stretch, the veteran shortstop was batting just .133 in May, and he's still under the .200 mark for the year to go along with a subpar .669 OPS. Swanson will likely be allowed to play his way out of his early-season slump, but fantasy managers may want to consider some other options in shallow formats if his struggles persist for too long.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Bauers homers, drives in 4 runs as the Brewers beat the Cubs 9-3 in series opener

Jake Bauers homered and drove in four runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3 in the first meeting this season between the longtime NL Central rivals

MAY 19 • Associated Press

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Which Standouts And Stars Need To Step Up?

It’s been a forgettable start for some of the game’s most dynamic offensive forces.

MAY 18 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Which Standouts And Stars Need To Step Up?

Quero hits a game-ending homer as the White Sox beat the Cubs 9-8 in 10 innings

Edgar Quero hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 9-8 in the rubber game of their first crosstown series this season

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Day off Saturday Swanson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Swanson snapped his four-game hitless streak with a double in Friday's contest, and he'll now receive a day to reset after posting just a .369 OPS through 53 plate appearances since the start of May. Nico Hoerner will slide to shortstop in Swanson's absence, opening up second base for Matt Shaw.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs bring 1-0 series advantage over White Sox into game 2

The Chicago Cubs lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox

MAY 16 • Associated Press

White Sox host the Cubs on 5-game home win streak

The Chicago White Sox, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Chicago Cubs

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Yastrzemski drives in tiebreaking run, Dubón and Baldwin homer as Braves beat Cubs 4-1

Mike Yastrzemski drove in the tiebreaking run with a pinch-hit double in the eighth inning, and Mauricio Dubón finished off Chicago with a two-run homer that carried the Atlanta Br...

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Busch hits RBI single in 10th as Cubs beat Reds 3-2 for seventh straight win

Michael Busch singled in the winning run in the 10th inning after hitting a tying home run in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs won their seventh straight by rallying again to beat t...

MAY 6 • Associated Press

No place like home! Imanaga's scoreless outing sends Cubs to 10th straight Wrigley win CHICAGO – All Shota Imanaga could do after the ball nicked off the end of his glove was turn and watch. And from his vantage point on the mo...

MAY 2 • MLB.COM

Busch helps the Cubs top the Diamondbacks 6-5 in series opener

Michael Busch had two hits and two RBIs, helping Colin Rea and the Chicago Cubs top the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Back in action Friday Swanson (glute) will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Friday's game versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Swanson didn't start the Cubs' last game Wednesday due to a left glute cramp, but he's ready to go for Friday's series opener. The 32-year-old is hitting only .214 in his first 30 games this season, but the counting stats have been there with six home runs, 23 RBI, 23 runs and two stolen bases.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat for series finale Swanson (glute) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Impact Swanson was lifted prior to the bottom of the second inning in Tuesday's 8-3 win after experiencing a left glute cramp. The Cubs haven't indicated that Swanson is dealing with anything more significant than the cramp, so he's presumably just getting some extra rest Wednesday as a matter of precaution. Chicago is off Thursday, so Swanson will get two full days to recover before likely returning to the lineup Friday versus the Diamondbacks.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Crow-Armstrong hits 3-run homer and Cubs beat Padres 8-3 to stop 3-game slide

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a three-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 8-3 to stop their three-game slide

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Exits with cramps Swanson was removed from Tuesday's game against the Padres with a left glute cramp, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Swanson hit a two-RBI double and stole a base in the second inning but was replaced on defense to begin the bottom half of the frame. The Cubs may decide to sit him down Wednesday as a precaution, which would give Matt Shaw or Nicky Lopez a start in the infield.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Snap Cubs' 10-Game Winning Streak Behind Roki Sasaki's Outing

Roki Sasaki earned his second major league victory as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Cubs 12-4.

APRIL 26 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers Snap Cubs' 10-Game Winning Streak Behind Roki Sasaki's Outing

Dansby Swanson 9th-Inning HR Helps Cubs Beat Dodgers, Reach 10-Game Win Streak

Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning, leading the Cubs to a 6-4 victory over the Dodgers on Friday.

APRIL 25 • FOX SPORTS

Dansby Swanson 9th-Inning HR Helps Cubs Beat Dodgers, Reach 10-Game Win Streak

Starts, completes comeback effort Swanson went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a triple, a hit-by-pitch, four total RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 6-4 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Swanson started the Cubs' comeback effort with a two-run triple in the seventh inning. He added a two-run homer in the ninth to put his team ahead for the first time in the game, and Corbin Martin was able to make that lead stand. Swanson is 5-for-17 with three extra-base hits and nine RBI over his last five games. For the season, the shortstop is batting .209 with an .802 OPS, six homers, 21 RBI, 22 runs scored, a double, a triple and a steal over 26 contests.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson's hit in 10th gives Cubs 8-7 victory that extends both win streak and Phillies' skid to 9

Dansby Swanson had his first game-ending hit in five years, and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a pair of blown leads to beat Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings for their ninth straigh...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Phillies look to stop skid in game against the Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to stop their eight-game losing streak with a win against the Chicago Cubs