Brewers host Cubs in weekend series at American Family Field
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs meet this weekend for a three-game series at American Family Field, starting Friday. The Brewers, at 49-29, lead the NL Central and are currently on a 9-3 streak. The Cubs, sitting at 44-37, have had a mixed season, recently sweeping the Mets in four games. Both teams are dealing with extensive injury lists, with the Brewers missing several key pitchers and the Cubs facing a depleted bullpen. Pitching availability will significantly influence the upcoming matchups as both teams aim to strengthen their standings.
- •Brewers sit 20 games over.500; Cubs trail in NL Central
- •Cubs recently swept the Mets; Brewers riding a strong stretch
- •Both teams facing multiple player injuries ahead of the series
- •Milwaukee's offense features Jake Bauers and Christian Yelich
- •Chicago led by Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ in hitting
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago Cubs
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Saturday 6/27, 6:10 CT
- 9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Friday 6/26, 6:45 CT
"Brewers begin gauntlet of NL Central foes with four games at Wrigley
"Brewers host Cubs after four-game split at Wrigley last week
"The Cubs look to even up their series in Milwaukee.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 10:19 PMSeries Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs
Brewers host Cubs after four-game split at Wrigley last week
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 4:16 PMSeries Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago Cubs
Brewers begin gauntlet of NL Central foes with four games at Wrigley
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 9:01 PMChicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Saturday 6/27, 6:10 CT
The Cubs look to even up their series in Milwaukee.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 9:31 PMChicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Friday 6/26, 6:45 CT
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