Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions

The Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates open a 4-game series Monday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. First pitch is set for 1:35 p.m. ET.
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Chicago Cubs: Alex Bregman opens up on team’s 8-game losing streak, 'It starts with me'

The Chicago Cubs are desperate for solutions as they dropped their eighth straight game on Sunday. Despite lineup shuffling ...
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Alvarez's exit precautionary as injury-riddled Astros play it safe with their star

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is scheduled for his first day off this season on Sunday against the Cubs, which will come in ...

What we learned from Houston Astros' sweep of Chicago Cubs: 'We can trust ourselves'

Houston has won three consecutive games for the first time since the season's first week. And the AL West's collective struggles offer a silver lining to a tough start.
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Chicago Cubs: Craig Counsell gives honest assessment of Pedro Ramirez 1st major league start

Prior to their game on Friday, the Chicago Cubs placed Matt Shaw on the injured list and called up infielder Pedro Ramirez to ...

Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera injury move adds to Chicago’s nightmare stretch

Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera is heading to the IL, with a blister on his right middle finger taking him out of the ...

3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs after a horrid homestand — but they believe they can turn it around

The Friendly Confines have been confining the Cubs lately. After winning 15 straight at home, the Cubs have now dropped six straight at Wrigley Field. They entered this six-game homestand with the ...

Craig Counsell Announces Reason for Ian Happ’s Second Straight Absence From Cubs Lineup

Despite a strong start to the 2026 MLB season, the Chicago Cubs have endured a difficult stretch over recent weeks. After starting the season strong with a 27-13 record and in first place in the ...

Cubs can't stop losing — but other than that, everything's fine

It’s far too soon to panic just because they can’t pull themselves out of a gut-roiling spiral, their losing streak now at eight. Right?

Cubs' losing streak hits eight games, and that's not the only bad news for Chicago

For the spiraling Chicago Cubs, Sunday brought bad news on two fronts. First, the Cubs dropped their eighth straight game with an 8-5 loss to the visiting Houston Astros. Second, they placed ...
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Esmerlyn Valdez hits first career home run as Pirates beat Blue Jays 4-1 to avoid sweep

Esmerlyn Valdez homered for his first career hit, Spencer Horwitz and Oneil Cruz also connected and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.Video ...

Cubs Place Edward Cabrera on the IL With Blister

The Chicago Cubs are placing one of their top starting pitchers on the IL with a blister on his throwing hand It’s been a rollercoaster season so far for the Chicago Cubs. After rattling off a 20-3 ...