Cubs Designate Velasquez, Recall Wicks
Wicks arrives with a 15.63 ERA across 6.1 IP—a downgrade from the rotation depth Cubs have built around Assad (4.04 ERA, 6-1) and Rolison (1.82 ERA in relief). Chicago stays at 45-38 with an open 40-man spot.
Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers — Jun 28, 2026 | AI Prediction & Stats
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Chicago Cubs — Roster
| Player | Pos | AVG | HR | RBI | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alex Bregman |
3B | 0.242 | 6 | 27 | 0.314 | 0.340 |
 Carson Kelly |
C | 0.277 | 4 | 29 | 0.325 | 0.393 |
 Dansby Swanson |
SS | 0.193 | 11 | 46 | 0.288 | 0.367 |
 Ian Happ |
LF | 0.227 | 17 | 41 | 0.328 | 0.464 |
 Michael Busch |
1B | 0.239 | 9 | 44 | 0.353 | 0.391 |
 Michael Conforto |
DH | 0.236 | 5 | 16 | 0.354 | 0.464 |
 Miguel Amaya |
C | 0.222 | 3 | 10 | 0.309 | 0.352 |
 Nico Hoerner |
2B | 0.239 | 4 | 36 | 0.323 | 0.340 |
 Pete Crow-Armstrong |
CF | 0.279 | 17 | 45 | 0.361 | 0.508 |
 Seiya Suzuki |
RF | 0.263 | 12 | 35 | 0.338 | 0.449 |
 Pedro Ramírez |
2B | 0.265 | 1 | 6 | 0.306 | 0.388 |
 Matt Shaw |
RF | 0.246 | 4 | 20 | 0.299 | 0.415 |
 Justin Dean |
CF | 0.667 | 0 | 3 | 0.494 | 1.333 |
Milwaukee Brewers — Roster
| Player | Pos | AVG | HR | RBI | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blake Perkins |
CF | 0.161 | 1 | 11 | 0.261 | 0.264 |
 Brice Turang |
2B | 0.254 | 11 | 47 | 0.346 | 0.443 |
 David Hamilton |
SS | 0.234 | 3 | 13 | 0.266 | 0.330 |
 Garrett Mitchell |
CF | 0.247 | 6 | 36 | 0.332 | 0.411 |
 Gary Sánchez |
C | 0.220 | 7 | 21 | 0.363 | 0.439 |
 Jake Bauers |
1B | 0.268 | 14 | 48 | 0.358 | 0.502 |
 Joey Ortiz |
SS | 0.201 | 1 | 15 | 0.287 | 0.250 |
 Sal Frelick |
RF | 0.237 | 3 | 30 | 0.285 | 0.323 |
 William Contreras |
C | 0.302 | 9 | 50 | 0.355 | 0.434 |
 Andrew Vaughn |
1B | 0.333 | 2 | 24 | 0.359 | 0.504 |
 Jackson Chourio |
LF | 0.298 | 11 | 31 | 0.338 | 0.535 |
 Christian Yelich |
DH | 0.259 | 5 | 25 | 0.296 | 0.402 |
 Cooper Pratt |
SS | 0.250 | 0 | 2 | 0.369 | 0.281 |
Chicago Cubs — News
Cubs Place Milner On 15-Day IL With Appendicitis
Milner's 3.53 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 38 games disappear from Chicago's bullpen mid-season. The Cubs' relief corps now leans on Webb (3.67 ERA) and Roberts (3.86 ERA) as primary setup options while facing Milwaukee tonight.
Tyler Beede Elects Free Agency
Beede's departure has no rotation impact—he spent the season at Triple-A Iowa and never appeared in a Cubs game. Chicago's current SP mix remains anchored by Imanaga (4.40 ERA, 88 SO) and Brown (1.85 ERA as a swingman across 20 appearances).
Phil Maton placed on 15-day IL with right knee injury
Maton's 6.08 ERA and 0.389 xwOBA across 30 relief appearances this season made him a non-factor anyway; Cubs bullpen loses minimal production with Rolison (1.82 ERA, 5-1) and Roberts (3.28 ERA) available.
Ben Brown diagnosed with stress reaction in neck; Cubs seeking rotation help
Brown's IL placement removes depth from a rotation already anchored by Imanaga (4.40 ERA, 88 SO) and Colin Rea (4.99 ERA, 1.40 WHIP), forcing Chicago to rely on external help rather than internal recovery. A stress reaction carries longer recovery uncertainty than a standard strain, complicating Chicago's deadline calculus for a 44-37 team sitting +37 run differential.
Milwaukee Brewers — News
Padres, Luis Rengifo Agree To Minor League Deal
Rengifo hit .205/.296/.254 across 57 games with the Brewers this season, posting a .296 xwOBA that ranks among the weakest in MLB. The move adds organizational depth to San Diego's infield on a minor league contract after Milwaukee's DFA.
Brewers, Peter Strzelecki Agree To Minor League Deal
Strzelecki departs the Yankees organization to join Milwaukee's Triple-A system after opting out of his previous minor league pact. The move is routine depth acquisition for a Brewers bullpen supporting a 47-29 team leading the NL Central.
Brewers Place Luis Rengifo On Release Waivers
Rengifo's .205 AVG and .296 xwOBA across 55 games justify the exit from Milwaukee's $3.5MM reclamation contract. The switch-hitter's departure opens depth at infield for a first-place Brewers team (+119 run differential) with no impact to their rotation or lineup.
Woodruff returns to Brewers rotation vs. Reds on Monday
Woodruff (3.60 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 25 SO in 30 IP) slots back into a rotation anchored by Kyle Harrison (2.47 ERA, 1.02 WHIP in 3 starts), stabilizing Milwaukee's staff as the team sits 45-28 atop the NL Central. Cincinnati's rotation enters the series with Abbott (3.95 ERA), Singer (5.32 ERA), and Paddack (6.96 ERA) — the latter 0-4 this season.
MLBTR Podcast: Giants selling, Brewers extension strategy, AL Central activity
This is a podcast episode preview with no new roster moves or player news. Milwaukee leads the NL Central at 44-26 (+113 run diff) while San Francisco sits at 29-43 (-56 run diff), setting context for broader trade deadline discussions.
Season Comparison
Cubs
STAT
Brewers
45-38
Record
50-30
54.2%
Win %
62.5%
.542
PCT
.625
409
Runs For
415
370
Runs Against
294
83
Games Played
80
W1
Streak
L1
7-3
Last 10
6-4
23-17
Home Record
26-16
22-21
Away Record
24-14
Head to Head
1
4
Jun 27
Cubs
8 - 2
Brewers
Jun 26
Cubs
2 - 6
Brewers
May 20
Brewers
5 - 0
Cubs
May 19
Brewers
5 - 2
Cubs
May 18
Brewers
9 - 3
Cubs
Cubs Recent
Jun 27
@ Brewers
8-2
W
Jun 26
@ Brewers
2-6
L
Jun 25
@ Mets
4-3
W
Jun 24
@ Mets
10-5
W
Jun 24
@ Mets
10-3
W
Brewers Recent
Jun 27
vs Cubs
8-2
L
Jun 26
vs Cubs
2-6
W
Jun 24
@ Reds
6-5
W
Jun 23
@ Reds
2-0
W
Jun 22
@ Reds
2-1
W
