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Chicago Cubs Record Second 10-Game Winning Streak of 2026
5/9/2026, 10:29:58 PM
Historic Double Ten-Game Winning Streaks
On Friday, Chicago beat Texas Rangers 7-1 in Arlington, extending a run to ten straight wins and lifting the record to 27-12, the league’s best. The win marked the Cubs’ second ten-game streak, making them the first team since the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers to post two such streaks within the first 40 games.
Timeline and Historical Context
The first ten-game run spanned April 14–24; three losses to the Los Angeles Dodgers followed, and the second streak began with a win over the San Diego Padres on April 28, continuing through the Rangers game on May 8. The 1935 Cubs also had two ten-game streaks later in a season, while the 1906 Cubs posted four. The 1955 Dodgers are the most recent MLB franchise with two ten-game streaks within the first 40 games.
Numbers and Impact
Chicago has won 20 of its last 23 games, with a plus-56 run differential and an 18-5 home record despite the league’s second-toughest schedule. Early-season dominance is statistically rare and historically linked to championship teams like the 1955 Dodgers and 1906 Cubs. Sources note that sustained success can boost ticket sales, broadcast revenue, merchandise demand, local business activity, and global streaming, potentially adding tens of millions to the franchise’s earnings.
Official Statements & Responses
Manager Craig Counsell called the effort a “well-rounded, well-pitched” recipe for wins; Nico Hoerner said the streak shows rarity and the team will “keep it rolling,” while Ben Brown praised the clubhouse work.
Verbatim Quotes
- “That means you’re doing something that’s pretty rare, and I think we realize that,” — Craig Counsell, Manager, Chicago Cubs
- “Baseball is a game of a ridiculous amount of stats and things to look up, so anytime you have to go that far back, it is obviously a good sign, especially on a positive like that,” — Nico Hoerner, Second Baseman
- “Two double-digit winning streaks in a season, that sounds pretty wild to me,” — Ben Brown, Pitcher
- “We're just going to keep it rolling.” — Nico Hoerner, Second Baseman
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the benchmark: one cites the 1935 Cubs as the last Chicago team with two ten-game streaks in a season, another cites the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers as the most recent MLB franchise to achieve two such streaks within the first 40 games.
What’s Next
The Cubs will return to Wrigley Field for a series of divisional games that could test the durability of their bullpen and lineup. Maintaining health and tactical discipline will be critical as they aim to turn early-season dominance into a postseason run.
