# Cubs Struggle to Close Out Games | 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: 2026-07-12T12:18:58+00:00
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Hunter Greene dominated with 12 strikeouts, but the Cubs’ offense went cold—just 4 hits and 1 walk—while Shōta Imanaga pitched well despite a shaky bullpen collapse. Jake Woodford’s meltdown, including a three-run homer, turned a close game into a blowout, prompting his DFA and Phil Maton’s return. The Cubs’ future looks brighter with draft picks like Cade Townsend and Caden Sorrell, but for now, fixing the bullpen and finding consistency remain urgent priorities. 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/b23c0f23e73af6ba

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