On Thursday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs will finish their series with the Colorado Rockies in Denver.
They have lost each of the first two games in the series, so they are looking to avoid a sweep.
Most recently, the Cubs lost by a score of 3-2.
Alex Bregman (who batted 4th) finished with two walks.
Chicago Cubs Announce Alex Bregman Change
GettyPete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs is congratulated by Alex Bregman #3 after scoring in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
For Thursday’s game, the Cubs have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Cubs 6/11 P. Crow-Armstrong CF A. Bregman 3B M. Busch 1B I. Happ LF S. Suzuki RF N. Hoerner 2B M. Ballesteros DH C. Kelly C D. Swanson SS E. Cabrera SP”
Bregman has been moved up to the 2nd spot in the order.
He is currently batting .246 with 66 hits, five home runs, 20 RBI’s, 30 runs and two stolen bases in 67 games.
GettyAlex Bregman #3 of the Chicago Cubs throws to first base for an out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on May 31, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri.
Bregman is in his first season with the Cubs after signing with the team as a free agent.
He has also had stints with the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox over 11 MLB seasons.
The three-time MLB All-Star helped lead Houston to two World Series titles.
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
GettyAlex Bregman #3 of the Chicago Cubs reacts to hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a game between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on March 29, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup:
@mark_yohn: “Where should Bregman should be batting? 6 or 7 whole? Where should Swanson be batting? Bench Seiya?”
@snarksharkette: “Still letting Bregman play, huh? Why even bothering bringing up Shaw?”
@bleacherbum099: “Bregman out of the middle at least but who could possible care.”
@scotthatch22: “I actually like Bregman between PCA and Busch, but none of it matters. Nobody in this lineup below Happ has a prayer in hell of producing any runs. I will not be wasting my time with this team today.”
Cubs Right Now
The Cubs are the fourth-place team in the National League Central with a 34-34 record in 68 games.
They are 3-7 over their last ten games (and 14-19 in 33 games on the road).
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