LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 7-3, .275 batting average, 2.86 ERA, outscored opponents by 27 runs Cardinals: 4-6, .211 batting average, 5.02 ERA, outscored by 16 runs ...

The Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, right, is safe at home plate as Cardinals catcher Pedro Pagés, left, cannot make a tag during the third inning of a game Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Chicago.

St. Louis Cardinals (48-42, third in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (53-36, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Sunday, 6:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Erick Fedde (3-8, 4.56 ERA, 1. ...

The Chicago Cubs are 52–35 and in sole possession of first place in the NL Central as they head into a weekend divisional series with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Cubs -132, Cardinals +110; over/under is 10 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Michael Busch hit three home runs on Friday in an 11-3 win over the Cardinals.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Michael Busch hit three home runs on Friday in an 11-3 win over the Cardinals. Chicago is 53-35 overall and 29-15 in home games.