The Chicago Cubs’ 10-game losing streak and the lineup’s prolonged top-to-bottom slump over the last two weeks naturally invites more scrutiny.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nelson Velázquez hit a three-run homer and Iván Herrera and Thomas Saggese added solo shots, powering the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs in the first meeting of the season between the teams Friday night.

The Detroit Tigers strengthened their pitching staff before signing a record arbitration deal with Tarik Skubal this offseason. However, the team has gone on a horrendous run after the two-time American League Cy Young winner landed on the IL earlier this month.

The Chicago Cubs may have hit rock bottom on Monday afternoon with their ninth consecutive loss. After having a few-game lead in the NL Central just a few weeks ago, Chicago is in jeopardy of slipping to last place in the Central after the tough losing skid.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ian Happ homered for the second consecutive game and the Chicago Cubs handed Paul Skenes his third straight loss with a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. The win came one night after the Cubs ended a 10-game losing streak.

Barring a drastic turnaround in Detroit, Tarik Skubal will very likely be traded over the next two-plus months before the deadline. Recent reports suggested that the four frontrunners would be the Los Angeles Dodgers,

This MLB insider believes the Cubs are a top landing spot for Tarik Skubal, if the Tigers decide to trade him.

The Cubs go for the series split.

Happy Birthday, Joe Biagini!

When the Iowa Cubs return to Principal Park in Des Moines on June 2, the Triple-A team will likely be bringing back a familiar face. Iowa Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw throws the ball during a game against Columbus on Thursday,