Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros preview, Friday 5/22, 1:20 CT

Today’s roster move: Matt Shaw to the IL with mid back tightness. Pedro Ramirez up for him. — Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) May 22, 2026 Friday notes… STREAKING THE WRONG WAY: The Cubs’ current five-game losing streak is their longest this season. Five also was their high last year, but it did not happen until Sept. 18-23. They have not lost at least six in a row since July 7-16, 2022, when they lost nine straight. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53) TOO MANY RUNS ALLOWED: The Cubs have allowed at le