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Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs

By Bush StaffUpdated 67d ago·2 min read
Colorado RockiesCOL(27-46)
Chicago CubsCHC(38-35)
5—2
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Ryan Feltner (2-2, 5.20) gets the ball for Colorado against Edward Cabrera (4-3, 4.86) in a rematch of the June 11 matinee that started this whole stretch. That one did not go well for Feltner — 4.1 innings, 6 earned, 75 pitches, an L next to his name. Cabrera, meanwhile, was the guy who beat him: 5.1 innings, 2 runs, 5 strikeouts. Same two guys, 5 days later, different ballpark.

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Rockies(27-46)
LWLLL
5
Cubs(38-35)
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2
Best BetCubs -194
Pregame

Chicago at -175 isn't cheap, but the implied 62% feels light against a Rockies team starting Feltner off a 6-ER dud versus this same lineup. Colorado's bullpen is shredded and the road L column keeps stacking. Lay it.

The Cubs are running hot. They've won 4 of their last 5, including Monday's 5-4 walk-off win that was Chicago's MLB-leading 9th walk-off of 2026. Matt Shaw drew the bases-loaded walk to end it, and Pete Crow-Armstrong cycled in a losing effort — which is a hell of a sentence to type about a Rockies pitching staff that just gave up 23 runs in Sacramento on Saturday and then watched a 1-run lead evaporate in the 9th here. The bullpen is held together with tape.

Colorado Rockies
Ryan Feltner
(2-2)·4.42 ERA
Jun 11 vs Cubs
L
4.1IP
6ER
3K
3BB
75P
06/16 Lineup
Chicago Cubs
Edward Cabrera
(5-4)·5.10 ERA
Jun 11 @ Rockies
W
5.1IP
2ER
5K
2BB
83P
06/16 Lineup
Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
(27-46)
Jun 16L@ Cubs4-5
Jun 14W@ Athletics23-9
Jun 14L@ Athletics5-7
Jun 13L@ Athletics4-6
Jun 11Lvs Cubs3-9
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
(38-35)
Jun 16Wvs Rockies5-4
Jun 14L@ Giants1-5
Jun 14W@ Giants6-1
Jun 13W@ Giants5-1
Jun 11W@ Rockies9-3

Colorado's injury list reads like a depth chart. Kris Bryant is still shut down with back issues. Brenton Doyle (oblique), Jordan Beck (hamstring), and Mickey Moniak (ankle) are all on the 10-day, gutting an already thin outfield. The rotation lost Chase Dollander to UCL surgery and Jose Quintana to an elbow sprain. They're calling up Sean Sullivan from Triple-A Albuquerque just to fill innings. There is no cavalry coming.

Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
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  • Day-To-DaySean Sullivan (SP) — The Rockies selected Sullivan's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque ahead of his start Friday against the Athletics.06/13
  • Day-To-DayBrayan Castillo (RP) — The Rockies announced Monday that Castillo is dealing with right lat tightness and has been shut down from throwing while undergoing treatment for the injury, TheDNVR.com reports.05/08
  • Day-To-DayCase Williams (SP) — Williams is currently slowed by a stress reaction in his right triceps, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.05/08
  • Day-To-DayJared Thomas (CF) — The Rockies announced Monday that Thomas hasn't been participating in spring training while he recovers from offseason surgery to address a fractured hamate bone in his right wrist, TheDNVR.com reports.05/08
  • 10-Day-ILBrenton Doyle (CF) — Doyle (oblique) has yet to resume baseball activity, MLB.com reports.06/10
  • 10-Day-ILJordan Beck (LF) — Beck (hamstring) has resumed throwing on the field, MLB.com reports.06/10
  • 10-Day-ILMickey Moniak (LF) — Moniak (ankle) has not begun testing his ability to change direction while running, MLB.com reports.06/10
  • 15-Day-ILJimmy Herget (RP) — The Rockies sent Herget (shoulder) to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.06/09
  • 15-Day-ILTanner Gordon (RP) — Gordon (0-1) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk over three-plus innings against San Francisco. He struck out two.06/06
  • 60-Day-ILChase Dollander (SP) — Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer said Friday that Dollander will likely undergo surgery to repair the UCL in his right elbow, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.06/13
  • 60-Day-ILWelinton Herrera (RP) — Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer announced Monday that Herrera (elbow) has been diagnosed with a torn UCL and will miss the remainder of the season, Jack Janes of MLB.com reports.06/02
  • 60-Day-ILMcCade Brown (SP) — Brown (shoulder) had been scheduled to throw a live bullpen session this weekend, MLB.com reports.06/01
  • 60-Day-ILJose Quintana (SP) — The Rockies placed Quintana on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left elbow sprain.05/28
  • 60-Day-ILRJ Petit (RP) — The Rockies transferred Petit (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.05/08
  • 60-Day-ILPierson Ohl (RP) — The Rockies placed Ohl (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.05/08
  • 60-Day-ILKris Bryant (DH) — Bryant said Tuesday that the ongoing pain in his back continues to prevent him from participating in baseball activities, though he's still consulting with doctors and trainers for potential rehab options, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.05/08
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
(12)
  • Day-To-DayJaxon Wiggins (SP) — The Cubs announced Wednesday that Wiggins (elbow) has resumed throwing bullpen sessions and facing hitters at the organization's complex in Arizona and could soon be ready to pitch in games, MLB.com reports.06/13
  • Day-To-DayBrandon Birdsell (RP) — Birdsell (elbow) will miss the entire 2026 season, Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline reports.05/08
  • Day-To-DayJeff Brigham (RP) — Brigham was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul, retroactive to April 6, with a left oblique strain, TwinsDaily.com reports.05/08
  • 15-Day-ILMatthew Boyd (SP) — Boyd (knee/shoulder) will throw an up-down bullpen session Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.06/15
  • 15-Day-ILJameson Taillon (SP) — Taillon (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined until after the All-Star break, Vinnie Duber of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.06/09
  • 15-Day-ILRiley Martin (RP) — Martin has been diagnosed with flexor strain in his left elbow and is expected to miss eight weeks, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.05/08
  • 60-Day-ILJustin Steele (SP) — Steele will throw plyo balls for the next week and then progress to throwing a baseball, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.06/15
  • 60-Day-ILHunter Harvey (RP) — The Cubs moved Harvey (triceps) from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL on Sunday.05/17
  • 60-Day-ILPorter Hodge (RP) — The Cubs transferred Hodge (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.05/08
  • 60-Day-ILShelby Miller (RP) — The Cubs placed Miller (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Sunday.05/08
  • 60-Day-ILCade Horton (SP) — The Cubs transferred Horton (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.05/08
  • 60-Day-ILTyler Austin (1B) — The Cubs placed Austin (knee) on the 60-day injured list Tuesday.05/08

The Cubs aren't exactly whole either — Justin Steele, Jameson Taillon, and Matthew Boyd are all out of the rotation, which is why Cabrera is asked to carry this much. But when your lineup features PCA in cycle-hitting form and your bullpen just walked one off, the margins look very different than the team that's 27-46 and starting a guy whose last outing against you was a 6-run grease fire.

Pinnacle has the Cubs at -175 with a total of 9.5. That's a steep number, but Colorado has dropped 4 of 5 and lost the series opener despite getting a cycle out of the opposing center fielder. First pitch 7:05 PM CT.

Sources

MLBColorado RockiesChicago CubsPolymarketKalshiRyan FeltnerEdward Cabrera