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    Matthew Boyd

    MatthewBoyd

    Chicago Cubs
    • Chicago Cubs
    • #16
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.91 m, 101 kg
    • Birthdate
      2/2/1991 (35)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Mercer Island, WA
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      1-1
      Tied-13th
    • ERA
      6.75
      Tied-76th
    • K
      17
      Tied-5th
    • WHIP
      1.18
      Tied-47th
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    SplitsGPGSCGSHOIPHRERHRBBK
    Last seven days11005.22210210
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    Thu 3/26vsWSHWSH
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    1003.2666117
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                        2026 NL Cent Standings

                        TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
                        Milwaukee72.778-W1
                        Pittsburgh63.6671W5
                        Cincinnati63.6671W3
                        St. Louis44.5002.5L2
                        Chicago Cubs45.4443L1
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