Cubs OF Happ 'good,' activated from injured list
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ returned to the lineup on Saturday after being activated from the injured list with bruised ribs.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
18-19, 3rd in NL Cent
Bryant hits 2-run homer, Cubs outlast Detroit 4-2
— Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer in the third inning, and the Chicago Cubs went on to a 4-2 victory over the Tigers, snapping Detroit's four-game winning streak Friday night.
Kris Bryant cranks 2-run dinger vs. Tigers (0:30)
Cubs activate Arrieta, Hoerner from IL for Tigers
The Chicago Cubs have activated pitcher Jake Arrieta and infielder Nico Hoerner from the 10-day injured list.
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Amed Rosario's hit in 10th gives Indians 2-1 win over Cubs
— Amed Rosario's bases-loaded single with two outs in the 10th inning gave the Cleveland Indians a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.
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Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat Cubs
— Shane Bieber pitched out of some early trouble before extending his strikeout record and César Hernández hit a two-run homer, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
Cubs put OF Marisnick (hamstring) on 10-day IL
The Cubs placed outfielder Jake Marisnick on the 10-day injured list Tuesday and recalled reliever Brad Wieck from Triple-A Iowa.
Anderson solid, Pirates hold on, end Cubs' 5-game win string
— Tyler Anderson pitched eight solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates held on in the ninth, beating the Cubs 6-5 Sunday and ending Chicago's five-game winning streak.
Duffy's pinch-hit lifts Cubs over Pirates 3-2
— Pinch-hitter Matt Duffy had a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, reliever Keegan Thompson pitched three scoreless innings for his first major league victory and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Saturday for their fifth straight win.
Davies, Pederson lead Cubs over Pirates 3-2, 4th win in row
— Zach Davies allowed five hits in seven scoreless innings, Rex Brothers got his first save in eight years and the Chicago Cubs held on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Friday, extending their winning streak to four.
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Rizzo hits winning single in 11th, Cubs beat Dodgers 6-5
— Anthony Rizzo capped Chicago's two-run 11th inning with an RBI single, and the Cubs beat the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Veteran Cubs reliever Strop elects free agency
Veteran reliever Pedro Strop has elected free agency after spending most of this season at the Chicago Cubs' alternate site.
Kershaw goes 1 inning in DH opener, Dodgers swept by Cubs
— Clayton Kershaw lasted one inning in the shortest start of his stellar career in the opener, Trevor Bauer didn't get through the fifth in the nightcap, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 Tuesday to sweep a split doubleheader.
Kershaw goes 1 inning in shortest start, Cubs top Dodgers
— Clayton Kershaw lasted just one inning in the shortest start of his stellar career while Kyle Hendricks pitched a complete game for the Chicago Cubs in a 7-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday in the opener of a split doubleheader.
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Cubs place Arrieta, Hoerner, Winkler on IL
The Chicago Cubs have placed starting pitcher Jake Arrieta, infielder Nico Hoerner and reliever Dan Winkler on the 10-day injured list, the team announced Tuesday.
Cubs OF Pederson returns for game vs. Dodgers
Joc Pederson, who spent a decade in the Dodgers organization, had been out of the Cubs' lineup with wrist tendinitis.
Castellanos, Reds top Cubs 13-12 in 10 innings
— Nick Castellanos hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a wild 13-12 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
Hoerner delivers key hit, Cubs 'pen stops Reds in 3-2 win
— Nick Hoerner hit a go-ahead single in the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen shut down the Cincinnati Reds in a testy 3-2 win on Saturday.
Votto hits 300th homer, adds 2 doubles as Reds beat Cubs 8-6
— Joey Votto hit his 300th career home run and doubled twice, leading the Cincinnati Reds over the Chicago Cubs 8-6 on Friday night.
2021 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 23 | 16 | .590 | - | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 20 | 19 | .513 | 3 | L2 |
| Chicago | 18 | 19 | .486 | 4 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 17 | 19 | .472 | 4.5 | L2 |
| Pittsburgh | 16 | 22 | .421 | 6.5 | W1 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs164Tied-14th
Batting Average.22820th
On Base Percentage.3179th
Slugging Percentage.39415th
Earned Run Average4.3321st
Quality Starts11Tied-18th
WHIP1.3823rd
BAA.24321st