Frequently Asked Questions
What place are the Cubs in the NL Central standings right now?
The Cubs are in fourth place in the NL Central at 7-9. The St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers are tied for first, and the Pittsburgh Pirates sit ahead of Chicago in third.
How good is the Cubs offense compared to the rest of baseball in 2022?
The Cubs are actually leading all of baseball in team batting average (.273), on-base percentage (.354), and OPS (.774), while sitting third in slugging percentage (.420). They also lead the majors with 84 runs scored on the season.
How bad has the Cubs pitching been so far this season?
Pretty rough — the Cubs rank 21st in team ERA (4.11) and 22nd in team WHIP (1.31) through the early part of 2022. Kyle Hendricks notched the team's only quality start of the season on April 23.
Who are the Cubs facing in their tough upcoming schedule?
The Cubs face the Atlanta Braves on the road, the Milwaukee Brewers on the road, the Chicago White Sox at home, and the Los Angeles Dodgers at home over the next two weeks. It's one of the more brutal two-week stretches any team could face.
How dominant is the Dodgers pitching staff heading into their series at Wrigley Field?
The Dodgers have baseball's best team ERA at 2.22 and lead the majors in team WHIP at 0.95. All five of their starters have ERAs at or under 4.00, with Walker Buehler being the highest at 4.02.