Cubs bullpen struggles amid recent losses on the road trip
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

The Chicago Cubs experienced difficulties during a road trip to Seattle and Arizona, losing both series. They currently hold a two-game lead for the top wild card spot but remain 6.5 games behind the Brewers in the National League Central. The bullpen's inability to secure late-game leads has been a key issue, highlighted by recent walk-off losses. The Cubs will need to improve their record of 4-6 in their last 10 games as they approach the final 28 games of the season.
- •Cubs dropped series to Mariners and Diamondbacks on the road.
- •The bullpen has struggled significantly, with key late-game failures.
- •Cubs are 6.5 games behind Brewers in NL Central standings.
- •Daniel Palencia's return could stabilize a shaky bullpen.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Short Porch is thinking about the Cubs bullpen
"The late innings have been a bit shaky this week.
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