On Monday, a clash of NL Central rivals is on the docket, with the Chicago Cubs (71-66) hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates (63-73) at 7:40 PM ET.
The Cubs and Pirates will conclude their upcoming three-game series on Wednesday. To stay on top of the series as it happens, check out the article below.
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How to Watch Cubs vs. Pirates Series on TV or Streaming
- Monday at 7:40 PM ET (Jameson Taillon vs. Jared Jones): MARQ | Watch on Fubo
- Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET (Justin Steele vs. Paul Skenes): MARQ | Watch on Fubo
- Wednesday at 7:40 PM ET (Shota Imanaga vs. Bailey Falter): SportsNet PT | Watch on Fubo
Around the League
Cubs’ Leading Hitters
- Ian Happ has 33 doubles, a triple, 23 home runs, 70 walks and 77 RBI (115 total hits). He has stolen 11 bases.
- Nico Hoerner has 28 doubles, a triple, five home runs, 41 walks and 41 RBI (128 total hits). He has swiped 27 bases.
- Isaac Paredes has 23 doubles, a triple, 19 home runs, 65 walks and 69 RBI (108 total hits).
- Cody Bellinger has 22 doubles, a triple, 14 home runs, 36 walks and 59 RBI (113 total hits). He’s also swiped nine bases.
Pirates’ Leading Hitters
- Bryan Reynolds has 24 doubles, three triples, 21 home runs, 48 walks and 74 RBI (149 total hits). He’s also swiped nine bases.
- Oneil Cruz has put up 127 hits with 31 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs and 38 walks. He has driven in 68 runs with 20 stolen bases.
- Andrew McCutchen has 15 doubles, a triple, 17 home runs, 52 walks and 44 RBI (92 total hits). He has stolen three bases.
- Bryan De La Cruz has 23 doubles, 19 home runs, 27 walks and 63 RBI (124 total hits). He has stolen three bases.
Cubs Pitching Rankings
- The 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Cubs pitching staff ranks 11th in MLB.
- Chicago has a 3.80 team ERA that ranks seventh among all MLB pitching staffs.
- Pitchers for the Cubs combine for the 12th-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.248).
- Cubs pitchers combine to allow the 11th-fewest home runs in baseball (148 total, 1.1 per game).
Pirates Pitching Rankings
- The Pirates strike out 8.4 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 20th in MLB.
- Pittsburgh pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.14 ERA this year, which ranks 17th in MLB.
- Pirates pitchers have a 1.312 WHIP this season, 23rd in the majors.
- The Pirates have allowed the sixth-fewest home runs this season at just 144, or 1.1 per game.
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Cubs Injury Report
Julian Merryweather: 15 Day IL (Knee), Hayden Wesneski: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Luke Little: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Yency Almonte: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Colten Brewer: 60 Day IL (Hand), Ben Brown: 60 Day IL (Neck), Nick Madrigal: 60 Day IL (Finger), Adbert Alzolay: 60 Day IL (Forearm)
Pirates Injury Report
Ke’Bryan Hayes: 10 Day IL (Herniated disc), Joey Bart: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Ben Heller: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Marco Gonzales: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Daulton Jefferies: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Dauri Moreta: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Hunter Stratton: 60 Day IL (Patella), Johan Oviedo: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Endy Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
