Cubs Slump Persists, but Season Remains Winnable
The Chicago Cubs’ season downturn continues with an eight-game skid and a 2-12 mark in their last 14, dropping from first to third in the NL Central as injuries bite the rotation and the offense stalls. Manager Craig Counsell urges patience, insisting it’s too early to panic, while top prospects Pedro Ramírez and Kevin Alcántara have been promoted to spark the lineup. With starting pitchers sidelined and offensively inconsistent, the Cubs must weather the downturn and hope for a rebound in upcoming games (notably vs. the Pirates), as projections place them in the mid-80s to 90-win range and the season remains far from decided.










