The Cubs (17-12) lost two of three to the Phillies over the weekend to finish off what was an overall successful 5-3 homestand. Chicago has played 29 games this season, every single one of which has come against a team with at least a .500 record as of Tuesday. The fact that they have gotten off to such an impressive start facing a brutal schedule is a great sign for the rest of 2025.
The North Siders finally face a division opponent, one with a losing record, when they begin a two-city road trip in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.