Latest News About Dbacks - Cubs

Here’s the latest on the D-backs vs. Cubs series you asked about.

• The Diamondbacks played the Cubs in Chicago around May 1–2, 2026, with Chicago holding a modest lead in the series as of the most recent updates. This included a 2-0 Cubs win on May 2 and continued coverage of injuries and lineup notes for both teams. [Bleacher Nation article with injury updates and probable starters; MLB.com recap coverage][1][3]

• Notable recent developments:

  • Ildemaro Vargas extended a hitting streak to 27 games earlier in the series before it ended, and the D-backs fell 2-0 in that game at Wrigley Field. [MLB.com recap via May 2 coverage][3]
  • Cubs injuries and roster movements have influenced how the series unfolded, with multiple players on the IL affecting both clubs’ bullpen and rotation planning. [Bleacher Nation injury report][1]

• If you want live-second-by-second updates or deeper game-by-game box scores, I can pull the latest recaps and provide a compact summary for each game in the series, including starting pitchers, key hits, and bullpen notes. [Bleacher Nation and MLB.com sources][3][1]

Would you like me to fetch the most current box scores and a concise game-by-game recap for the D-backs–Cubs series, or focus on injuries and lineup implications for the remainder of the month?