On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs finished their three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (at Wrigley Field).
They won by a score of 7-6.
With the victory, the Cubs swept the Dodgers.
Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune wrote: “Since June 11, the Cubs are 32-15 and averaging 6.0 runs per game.”
Chicago Cubs Announced Edward Cabrera Update
GettyEdward Cabrera #30 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after being removed from the game against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field on June 05, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Also on Wednesday, the Cubs announced the latest update on Edward Cabrera.
He has been out since June 23 with an injury.
MLB.com wrote (on August 5): “Logged 55 pitches in four innings in his second Minor League rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Aug. 5. Struck out eight, walked none and allowed one hit and one unearned run. Sat 97.4 mph with his four-seamer (max velocity of 98.6 mph). Slated for at least one more rehab start.”
GettyEdward Cabrera #30 of the Chicago Cubs laughs against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Before getting hurt, Cabrera had gone 5-4 with a 5.10 ERA in 14 starts.
The 28-year-old is in the middle of his first year with Chicago.
He had spent the first five years of his career pitching for the Miami Marlins.
Social Media On Cabrera
GettyEdward Cabrera #30 of the Chicago Cubs is removed from the game by manager Craig Counsell #11 during the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field on June 05, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Here’s what people were saying about Cabrera on Wednesday:
Jason Kempf: “Edward Cabrera has been nearly untouchable so far today for @IowaCubs. He just struck out the side in the third and has whiffed seven of the first nine batters in 3.0 perfect innings.”
@TheWrigleyWire: “Edward Cabrera’s rehab outing with Iowa: 4.0 IP | 1 H | 1 R (0 ER) | 0 BB | 8 K 55 pitches, 41 strikes He generated 11 whiffs on 30 swings (37%), sat 97.4 mph on his FF, and located very well.”
@CubWin: “Get him up to Chicago asap”
Looking At The Cubs Right Now
GettyPete Crow-Armstrong #4 and Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on August 05, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Cubs are the second-place team in the National League Central with a 66-49 record in 115 games.
They will now host the Toronto Blue Jays (for one game) on Thursday afternoon.
After that, the Cubs will head on the road to visit the Kansas City Royals on Friday night in Missouri.
Chicago Cubs Announced Edward Cabrera Update Before Blue Jays Game