Astros Re-Sign Christian Roa To Minor League Deal
Roa returns after Cubs designated him for assignment with a 5.19 ERA, 1.96 WHIP, and 0.416 xwOBA across 7 relief appearances—organizational depth for Houston's bullpen.
Chicago Cubs vs Baltimore Orioles — Jul 8, 2026 | AI Prediction & Stats
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Probable Pitchers
Chicago Cubs — Roster
| Player | Pos | AVG | HR | RBI | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alex Bregman |
3B | 0.241 | 7 | 32 | 0.315 | 0.345 |
 Carson Kelly |
C | 0.282 | 4 | 30 | 0.323 | 0.391 |
 Dansby Swanson |
SS | 0.207 | 16 | 57 | 0.301 | 0.421 |
 Ian Happ |
LF | 0.219 | 17 | 41 | 0.322 | 0.441 |
 Michael Busch |
1B | 0.234 | 11 | 47 | 0.345 | 0.391 |
 Michael Conforto |
DH | 0.250 | 7 | 21 | 0.349 | 0.492 |
 Miguel Amaya |
C | 0.223 | 3 | 13 | 0.298 | 0.347 |
 Nico Hoerner |
2B | 0.241 | 4 | 38 | 0.319 | 0.338 |
 Pete Crow-Armstrong |
CF | 0.292 | 19 | 49 | 0.366 | 0.527 |
 Seiya Suzuki |
RF | 0.264 | 13 | 42 | 0.324 | 0.448 |
 Pedro Ramírez |
2B | 0.250 | 1 | 7 | 0.304 | 0.393 |
 Justin Dean |
CF | 0.400 | 0 | 3 | 0.363 | 0.800 |
 Kevin Alcántara |
DH | 0.200 | 0 | 1 | 0.244 | 0.200 |
Baltimore Orioles — Roster
| Player | Pos | AVG | HR | RBI | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blaze Alexander |
3B | 0.310 | 3 | 28 | 0.346 | 0.433 |
 Coby Mayo |
3B | 0.190 | 10 | 32 | 0.282 | 0.370 |
 Colton Cowser |
CF | 0.224 | 8 | 27 | 0.321 | 0.365 |
 Gunnar Henderson |
SS | 0.223 | 16 | 40 | 0.307 | 0.406 |
 Jeremiah Jackson |
2B | 0.248 | 7 | 32 | 0.286 | 0.391 |
 Leody Taveras |
CF | 0.241 | 3 | 31 | 0.288 | 0.361 |
 Pete Alonso |
1B | 0.251 | 19 | 60 | 0.375 | 0.466 |
 Samuel Basallo |
C | 0.256 | 14 | 42 | 0.342 | 0.468 |
 Taylor Ward |
LF | 0.253 | 5 | 23 | 0.344 | 0.353 |
 Tyler O'Neill |
RF | 0.184 | 3 | 9 | 0.301 | 0.291 |
 Jackson Holliday |
2B | 0.187 | 5 | 14 | 0.321 | 0.364 |
 Adley Rutschman |
C | 0.254 | 8 | 45 | 0.342 | 0.451 |
 Dylan Beavers |
RF | 0.222 | 2 | 13 | 0.300 | 0.342 |
Chicago Cubs — News
Cubs Designate Bryse Wilson For Assignment
Wilson posted a 6.52 ERA with a 0.369 xwOBA in 3 relief appearances after being claimed off waivers from Philadelphia. Woodford (6.94 ERA, 1.76 WHIP in 16 G) provides minimal upgrade to Chicago's bullpen depth.
Cubs Sign Jake Woodford
Woodford posted a 6.94 ERA with a 1.76 WHIP in 16 relief appearances for Milwaukee, making him organizational depth rather than a rotational upgrade. Chicago's bullpen is anchored by Webb (3.47 ERA) and Thornton (2.52 ERA), so Woodford likely fills a lower-leverage role.
Cubs Select Drew Pomeranz From Angels
Pomeranz arrives with a 5.01 ERA and 1.59 WHIP across 25 games for LAA, replacing Jordan Wicks (10.45 ERA in 4 games) in the bullpen as Chicago sits 9-1 in their last 10.
Dansby Swanson heating up for Cubs
Swanson's recent hot streak comes after a .210 AVG with a .304 xwOBA across 83 games, indicating the baseline remains weak despite the short-term uptick. His 76 strikeouts against 37 walks reflects a high-risk approach that inflates variance.
Baltimore Orioles — News
Orioles relievers Akin, Helsley seek second opinions on elbow injuries
Baltimore's bullpen loses its closer and a key depth arm with Helsley (4.11 ERA, 21 SO in 15.1 IP, 0-4) and Akin (5.68 ERA, 0-1) both undergoing additional evaluation. With Garcia (2.37 ERA) and Wells (3.02 ERA) as the only reliable relief options and the team at 42-49 with a -28 run differential, the Orioles can't afford extended time from either pitcher.
Orioles Re-Sign Sam Huff To Minor League Deal
Huff exits Baltimore's active roster after posting a .174 AVG with .151 xwOBA across 9 games. The move clears a bench spot for a 40-48 team that ranks fourth in the AL East.
Orioles Place Ryan Helsley On IL With Elbow Discomfort
Helsley exits with a 4.11 ERA and 12.33 K/9 across 17 relief appearances; the loss leaves Baltimore's bullpen without a high-strikeout arm. Anthony Nunez (4.98 ERA, 9.96 K/9) enters as replacement depth for a 40-48 team already sitting fourth in AL East.
Sam Huff Elects Free Agency After Second DFA
Huff's .151 xwOBA and 11 strikeouts in 9 games left Baltimore little choice, but the Orioles' catching situation remains murky as they sit 4th in the AL East at 40-48 with a -33 run differential.
Orioles Trade Kyle Nicolas To Nationals
Nicolas (8.59 ERA, 15.95 BB/9 across 7 relief appearances) exits Baltimore's bullpen, which already features Garcia (2.52 ERA, 0.84 WHIP) and Cano (2.67 ERA) as anchors. Washington opens a 40-man spot with Parker moving to the 60-day IL ahead of Tommy John surgery.
Season Comparison
Cubs
STAT
Orioles
50-40
Record
42-49
55.6%
Win %
46.2%
.556
PCT
.462
455
Runs For
416
409
Runs Against
444
90
Games Played
91
W1
Streak
L1
7-3
Last 10
4-6
27-19
Home Record
24-23
23-21
Away Record
18-26
Head to Head
1
0
Jul 7
Cubs
5 - 2
Orioles
Cubs Recent
Jul 7
@ Orioles
5-2
W
Jul 5
vs Cardinals
4-6
W
Jul 4
vs Cardinals
3-0
L
Jul 3
vs Cardinals
17-1
L
Jul 1
vs Padres
3-23
W
Orioles Recent
Jul 7
vs Cubs
5-2
L
Jul 5
@ Reds
2-3
L
Jul 4
@ Reds
8-5
W
Jul 3
@ Reds
3-0
W
Jul 1
vs White Sox
1-6
W
