Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates

Chicago CubsCubsCHC

56-43, 27-23 Away

Pittsburgh PiratesPiratesPIT

52-48, 27-24 Home

CHC

Pitchers

PIT

Jameson TaillonRHP, #50

Braxton AshcraftRHP, #35

Player	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
J. Taillon	2-5	5.19	1.30	67.2	65	59	23	20
B. Ashcraft	9-3	3.49	1.11	113.1	99	128	27	14

CHC

PIT

Home Runs

Pete Crow-ArmstrongCF #4 - CHC

21HR

.284AVG

53RBI

Brandon Lowe2B #5 - PIT

21HR

.248AVG

65RBI

Batting Average

Pete Crow-ArmstrongCF #4 - CHC

.284AVG

.379OBP

.519SLG

Nick Gonzales3B #3 - PIT

.311AVG

.370OBP

.407SLG

Runs Batted In

Dansby SwansonSS #7 - CHC

58RBI

16HR

.207AVG

Brandon Lowe2B #5 - PIT

65RBI

21HR

.248AVG

Chicago Cubs

Name, Pos	Status	Est. Return Date
Ethan Roberts RP	15-Day IL	Jul 21
Matt Shaw RF	10-Day IL	Aug 1
Hoby Milner RP	15-Day IL	Aug 1
Riley Martin RP	15-Day IL	Aug 1
Phil Maton RP	15-Day IL	Aug 4

Pittsburgh Pirates

Name, Pos	Status	Est. Return Date
Endy Rodriguez C	10-Day IL	Jul 24
Spencer Horwitz 1B	10-Day IL	Jul 24
Evan Sisk RP	15-Day IL	Jul 24
Chris Devenski RP	60-Day IL	Jul 27
Oneil Cruz CF	60-Day IL	Aug 8

team	AVG	R	H	HR	OBP	SLG	ERA	WHIP	BB	K	OBA	Day
CHC	.245	502	827	123	.337	.412	4.27	1.27	303	769	.246	23-19
PIT	.263	533	914	129	.341	.428	4.26	1.31	362	917	.239	28-17

Cubs Last 5

DATE	OPP	RESULT
7/19/26	vsMIN	W10-1
7/18/26	vsMIN	W6-2
7/17/26	vsMIN	L5-2
7/12/26	@CIN	W8-4
7/11/26	@CIN	W5-3

Pirates Last 5

DATE	OPP	RESULT
7/19/26	@CLE	W7-1
7/18/26	@CLE	L5-3
7/18/26	@CLE	W7-1
7/12/26	vsMIL	W14-5
7/11/26	vsMIL	W3-2

Data is currently unavailable.

Pirates vs CubsPNC Park - Sun 7/26/26, 1:35Tickets as low as $41

Buy Pirates tickets with VividSeats

Regular Season Series

PIT leads 4-3

Pirates
2
Cubs
0

Game 1

4/10

Pirates
4
Cubs
3

Game 2

4/11

Pirates
6
Cubs
7

Game 3

4/12

Cubs
1
Pirates
2

Game 4

5/25

Cubs
1
Pirates
12

Game 5

5/26

Cubs
10
Pirates
4

Game 6

5/27

Cubs
7
Pirates
2

Game 7

5/28

Cubs
Pirates

Game 8

7/24

MLB.TV

Cubs
Pirates

Game 9

7/25

MLB.TV

Cubs
Pirates

Game 10

7/26

MLB.TV

Pirates
Cubs

Game 11

9/11

MLB.TV

Pirates
Cubs

Game 12

9/12

MLB.TV

Pirates
Cubs

Game 13

9/13

MLB.TV

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Milwaukee	62	37	.626	-	W3
Chicago	56	43	.566	6	W2
St. Louis	51	47	.520	10.5	L2
Pittsburgh	52	48	.520	10.5	W1
Cincinnati	45	53	.459	16.5	W1

Twins activate All-Star Byron Buxton after 9-game absence

The Twins have activated Byron Buxton after the All-Star outfielder, who is sixth in the majors with 25 home runs, missed nine games with a right hip strain.

Dodgers acquire reliever Seth Halvorsen in trade with Rockies

Rockies GM Josh Byrnes orchestrated a trade with his former team Monday, sending right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Dodgers in exchange for two minor leaguers.

2026 MLB awards tracker: Odds for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year

Who are the favorites to win seasonlong honors? Here are the odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.

GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL.

Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates

Matchup Predictor

Game Information

Probable Pitchers

Jameson TaillonRHP, #50

Braxton AshcraftRHP, #35

Pete Crow-ArmstrongCF #4 - CHC

Brandon Lowe2B #5 - PIT

Pete Crow-ArmstrongCF #4 - CHC

Nick Gonzales3B #3 - PIT

Dansby SwansonSS #7 - CHC

Brandon Lowe2B #5 - PIT

Injury Report

Team Stats

Find Tickets

Regular Season Series

PIT leads 4-3

2026 National League Central Standings

MLB News

Twins activate All-Star Byron Buxton after 9-game absence

Dodgers acquire reliever Seth Halvorsen in trade with Rockies

2026 MLB awards tracker: Odds for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year