Cubs were the hottest team in baseball to start the season. Then mid-May hit
The Chicago Cubs started the season strong with two 10-game winning streaks but have since faced a significant downturn. Currently, they are on a nine-game losing streak, marking a troubling trend for the team. Despite their struggles, they remain above .500 but sit third in a competitive NL Central division.
- ▪The Cubs' current losing streak is their longest since a 10-game winless stretch in 2022.
- ▪They have joined the 2017 Los Angeles Dodgers as the only teams in the expansion era with multiple 10-game winning streaks and a nine-game skid in the same season.
- ▪Manager Craig Counsell emphasized the need for better performance from both the offense and pitching.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cubs-were-hottest-team-baseball-215319589.html |
| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 21:53:19 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-25T22:07:40.571Z |
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