Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd delivers against ...

If the Marlins can win that game, the Cubs’ NL Central lead will remain at 4½ games, otherwise it drops to 3½. They lead the Cardinals by 5½. The Cubs will go for the series win Sunday ...

CHICAGO -- Fireworks in Chicago began early on Independence Day as the Cubs set a franchise record for a single game, hitting eight home runs on Friday, including three from first baseman Michael ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Michael Busch hit three home runs on Friday in an 11-3 win over the Cardinals. Chicago is 53-35 overall and 29-15 in home games.

The Cardinals and Cubs split a four-game series last week, with St. Louis taking the first two games. This weekend’s three-game set comes at a crucial time in the MLB calendar, with the July 31 ...

St. Louis has a 47-41 record overall and a 21-24 record in road games. The Cardinals have the 10th-ranked team ERA in the NL at 3.94. Friday’s game is the fifth time these teams match up this ...

Cubs -157, Cardinals +131; over/under is 10 runs. ... Chicago is 52-35 overall and 28-15 in home games. Cubs hitters are batting a collective .255, which ranks third in the NL.

Preview the July 6 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Cubs’ biggest need, with about a week before the July 31 deadline, is starting pitching. Lugo, who held the Cubs to four ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Michael Busch hit three home runs on Friday in an 11-3 win over the Cardinals. Chicago is 53-35 overall and 29-15 in home games.