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Chicago Cubs Suffer Extended Losing Streak Amid Roster Moves
The Chicago Cubs extended their losing streak to 10 games following a 12–1 defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 26, 2026. Esmerlyn Valdez delivered a two‑run home run in the first inning as part of a five‑run start that set the tone. The result marked the Cubs’ longest skid since 2022, and the club joined a rare MLB feat of having both a 10‑game winning streak and a 10‑game losing streak in the same season (washingtonpost.com).Amid the downturn, the Cubs recalled outfielder Kevin Alcántara from Triple‑A Iowa and removed veteran Ian Happ from the lineup in an effort to spark the team’s offense (washingtonpost.com).