Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers - July 21, 2026

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Teams

Tigers logo, Tigers 47-54, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 2, R 2, H 7, E 0

Cubs logo, Cubs 57-44, 1 6, 2 0, 3 1, 4 0, 5 2, 6 0, 7 2, 8 0, 9 -, R 11, H 11, E 0

Pitching

WinnerD. Peterson (5-7)

LoserF. Valdez (5-7)

Scoring

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Bot 1Ian Happ singles to shallow right field. Nico Hoerner to second. Michael Busch to third. Carson Kelly scores.

Bot 1Michael Busch singles to right center field. Carson Kelly to second. Alex Bregman scores.

Bot 1Carson Kelly singles to shallow right field. Alex Bregman to third. Seiya Suzuki scores. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.

What's Buzzing

Bleacher Nation

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 11, Tigers 2 – July 21, 2026 https://t.co/ufR1VzhS4s

David Kaplan

REKAP ®: ⚾️ Chicago Cubs 11-2 win over Detroit Tigers - The Cubs offense pounds the Tigers 🔥🔥🔥https://t.co/U5fzQP1JSc

Crawly's Cubs Kingdom

#Cubs Win! #CubsWin! They pound the Tigers 11-2. Michael Confort, PCA, Carson Kelly, and Seiya all drove in 2 runs. David Peterson had a quality start, pitching 6 2/3 shutout innings, giving up 3 hits, and Aaron Civale finished the game up. Tons of great defensive plays as well!

Chicago Cubs

we got you something. 😊

Cubs On Tap

Cubs win. The offense jumps on Framber early. PCA with 2 hits. Dansby with 2 hits. Conforto with a homer. David Peterson was excellent. Let’s win a series tomorrow.

Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Detroit Tigers	-1.5 +168	O 7.5 -110	+102
Chicago Cubs	+1.5 -205	U 7.5 -110	-120

DET at CHC Game Highlights

Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers - 07/21/2026

5 Bubble Teams 📈

Insider Jon Heyman names squads to watch ahead of deadline

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Pete Crow-Armstrong stars as the Chicago Cubs pound the Detroit Tigers 11-2CHICAGO (AP) - Pete Crow-Armstrong reached five times on two hits and three walks, helping the Chicago Cubs beat Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers 11-2 on Tuesday night. Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly each drove in two runs, and Michael Conforto connected for a two-run homer.

Cubs' 6-Run First Inning 😳

Tigers' Framber Valdez gets pulled after PCA's leadoff triple sparks offensive surge

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Former Cubs outfield prospect is tearing up the minors with a hated NL rivalFormer Chicago Cubs prospect Zyhir Hope, who was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Michael Busch trade, is putting up big-time numbers this season.

Flaherty Placed on 15-Day IL

Tigers PR

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@DetroitTigersPR

The Tigers today placed RHP Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list with right flexor inflammation. RHP Ty Madden has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo.

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MLBPA's New Draft Proposal 📝Players Association proposes eligibility expansion and preserving current system amid CBA talks 📲

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Cubs vs. Tigers Tuesday 7/21 game threadsYour best source for quality Chicago Cubs news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers preview, Tuesday 7/21, 7:05 CTThe Cubs look to even up their series against the Tigers.

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Disastrous Phil Maton injury update compounds Cubs' biggest problem as trade deadline loomIt sounds like the rest of Phil Maton's first season with the Chicago Cubs is in jeopardy after his latest injury.

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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Alcantara Starts at DH, Kelly Moves Up - Bleacher NationHere's a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup for Game 2 against the Tigers with David Peterson on the mound for Chicago against the lefty Framber Valdez.

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Tigers select longtime farmhand pitcher as Detroit makes predictable Will Vest moveThe Tigers moved Will Vest to the 60-day IL and selected righty pitcher Troy Watson's contract.

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Nico Hoerner Has Been an MLB Leading Hit-Machine in the Second-Half - Bleacher NationHits are where Nico Hoerner's bread is buttered.

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Mason Miller is "Definitely Available," But Do the Cubs Make Sense? Plus One Alternative - Bleacher NationThe best reliever in baseball, Mason Miller, is on the trade block. The Cubs probably can't match what the Padres are seeking - but that might still work in their favor.

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Turns Out, PCA's Great Catch Last Night Was Something of a Record-Breaker - Bleacher NationPete Crow-Armstrong is a historically good center fielder, technically speaking.

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Looking at Tarik Skubal’s trade valueExamining the trade and non-trade scenarios for the Tigers ace, without getting into speculation about specific players.

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8 Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shot on Lindor, Skubal, more ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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Top Non-Rental Trade Targets 🎯Ranking Mason Miller, more players who could help beyond this year ➡️

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A New Post-Draft Top Chicago Cubs Prospect List Has Some Dramatic Changes - Bleacher NationA whole lot to reconsider about the top prospects in the Cubs' farm system.

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors 👂

🧐 Bo Bichette drama 🎯 New names on the move? 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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SB Nation Reacts survey: Which Cubs prospect would you not give up in a deadline deal?Make your choice!

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The Cubs' Path to a Big Trade Deadline Is Narrowing - Bleacher NationJed Hoyer laid out the math himself: a first-round bye is worth a lot, and it changes what you're willing to pay for. With the Cubs' NL Central odds down to single digits, that calculus is pointing somewhere less exciting than Cubs fans want.

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Phil Maton Knee Situation "Is Not Great," More Opinions Coming - Bleacher NationCraig Counsell says this time it'll be more of an extended absence.

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Cubs pitching staff reunion tour could now include suddenly available Astros armThe Chicago Cubs have already reunited with Aaron Civale and Drew Pomeranz to fortify their pitching staff. Could their next target be Nate Pearson?

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Kerry Carpenter injury highlights Tigers' trade deadline need after win over CubsKerry Carpenter's injury scare is drawing attention to his bad offensive struggles for the Tigers.

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Jameson Taillon is Back, and So Are the Dingers - What's the Cure? - Bleacher NationWhy is Jameson Taillon giving up more homers than anyone in baseball?

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2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Ian Happ is the Superhero vs. the TigersThe Cubs comeback bid comes up short and ends in a 8-6 loss to the Tigers.

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Cubs got harsh trade deadline reminder during Jameson Taillon's implosion vs TigersJameson Taillon's return to the Chicago Cubs rotation was going to be an important marker for what direction Jed Hoyer and Co. may take at the 2026 trade deadli

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Kenley Jansen's gritty inning vs Cubs reminds Tigers fans why he's Hall of Fame-boundKenley Jansen's incredible inning against the Cubs might be the start of a Tigers redemption arc.

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Inches from a Win, Thornton's Heel, Assad, Benches-Clearing, Maddux, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationThe Cubs could've won that game, which would've been thrilling. As it was, I am bummed.

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Tigers 8, Cubs 6: The 10th inning Wrigley Field disasterThe Cubs made a stirring comeback, but it fell apart in extra innings.

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Cubs News: Jed Hoyer's trade deadline priority, Cubs Convention, Theo EpsteinJed Hoyer certainly made it sound like there's one specific thing the Chicago Cubs are looking for at the MLB trade deadline.

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Chicago Cubs news — Boyd, Imanaga, HoernerThe Cubs’ Matthew Boyd displays top form Saturday as one of three quality starts to help win the Twins series.

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Tigers look to clinch road series vs Cubs on TuesdayYour best source for quality Detroit Tigers news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.