Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social
The Cubs have played 29 games, 18 percent of the 2025 season, without facing a team from its own division, the NL Central.
They’ll begin that round through the division by facing the Pirates, who they beat seven of 13 times last year.
For more on the Pirates, here’s Austin Bechtold, a writer for our SB Nation Pirates site Bucs Dugout.
The Pittsburgh Pirates welcome the Chicago Cubs to PNC Park following a 3-3 trip in Los Angeles.