# Cubs Aim for Sweep vs Struggling Pirates | Chicago Cubs News

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Podcast: [Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433)
Published: 2026-07-26T16:08:44+00:00
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The Cubs are on fire, aiming for a sweep over the struggling Pirates, with Pete Crow-Armstrong crushing homers and driving in runs while the pitching stays locked down. Pittsburgh’s offense is sputtering and their ace, Paul Skenes, can’t quite stop the bleeding after three straight losses. Today’s matchup pits Braxton Ashcraft against Jameson Taillon, who’s looking to rebound from a rough patch. Game time: 1:30 PM ET. Tune in on Marquee Sports Network or SportsNet Pittsburgh — or stream it — as the divisional battle heats up. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6f9f8b6296899537

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