The Cubs will need left-hander Shota Imanaga to step up to salvage their series in San Francisco before continuing on their West Coast trip.

The Cubs have still not yet been swept in a three-game series this season and look to avoid that fate after dropping the first two games against the Giants.

The stretch of 17 games in 17 days became a little more difficult for the White Sox to navigate when center fielder Luis Robert Jr. went on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left hamstring strain.

Every Thursday during the regular season, Tribune baseball writers will provide an update on what happened — and what’s ahead — for the Cubs and White Sox .

Want more? Sign up for our Cubs Insider and White Sox Insider .

Cubs will open the 2026 season at Wrigley Field

The Cubs

See Full Page