The Chicago Cubs will host the Toronto Blue Jays to open a thrilling MLB action on August 16, 2024, at 2:20 pm ET/11:20 am PT, at the Cubs' home field.
The Blue Jays are marginally behind the Cubs, who have an overall record of 56-64 and a 27-33 away record. The Cubs have a strong home record of 32-27 and an overall record of 59-62.
While both teams have had trouble scoring runs, the Cubs are currently 21st in the league with an average of 4.21 runs per game, and the Blue Jays are 22nd with an average of 4.17 runs per game.
The Cubs' hitting average is .235, which is 22nd in the league, while the Blue Jays' is .239, which is 19th.
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How to watch Chicago Cubs vs Toronto Blue Jays on TV & stream live online
Streaming service: FuboTV
To watch the entire MLB season, Fubo and DirecTV Stream are the two best streaming services for baseball fans. Both carry MLB.tv for out-of-market access to games and you can also check out our table below for information on regional sports networks and where to find them.
| Team | Local Network | Streaming Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | DBACKS.tv | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Atlanta Braves | Bally Sports South | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Baltimore Orioles | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Boston Red Sox | New England Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, NESN 360 |
| Chicago Cubs | Marquee Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Chicago White Sox | NBC Sports Chicago | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cincinnati Reds | Bally Sports Ohio | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cleveland Guardians | Bally Sports Great Lakes | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Colorado Rockies | ROCKIES.tv | DirecTV Stream |
| Detroit Tigers | Bally Sports Detroit | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Houston Astros | Space City Home Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Kansas City Royals | Bally Sports Kansas City | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Los Angeles Angels | Bally Sports West | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | SportsNet Los Angeles | DirecTV Stream |
| Miami Marlins | Bally Sports Florida | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Bally Sports Wisconsin | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Minnesota Twins | Bally Sports North | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Mets | SportsNet New York | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Yankees | YES Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Oakland Athletics | NBC Sports California | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Philadelphia Phillies | NBC Sports Philadelphia | Fubo |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | SportsNet Pittsburgh | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Diego Padres | Padres.TV | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Francisco Giants | NBC Sports Bay Area | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Seattle Mariners | ROOT Sports | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| St Louis Cardinals | Bally Sports Midwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Bally Sports Sun | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Texas Rangers | Bally Sports Southwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sportnet (Canada) | N/A |
| Washington Nationals | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of Chicago Cubs vs Toronto Blue Jays
Audio stream: SiriusXM
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Chicago Cubs vs Toronto Blue Jays: Date and First-Pitch time
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Toronto Blue Jays in an epic MLB game on August 16, 2024, at 2:20 pm ET/11:20 am PT, at Wrigley Field, in Chicago, Illinois.
| Date | August 16, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time | 2:20 pm ET/11:20 am PT |
| Venue | Wrigley Field |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
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Chicago Cubs vs Toronto Blue Jays team news
Chicago Cubs team news
Ian Happ has hit 20 home runs, averaged .230, and driven in 67 runs for the Cubs this season.
Cody Bellinger continues to be a regular presence in the lineup with a .276 batting average, .336 OBP, and .426 SLG, demonstrating his ability to score on base and hit extra bases.
Chicago Cubs injury report
Player | Position | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomás Nido | C | Knee injury | Out, 10-Day IL |
| Hayden Wesneski | RHP | Right forearm strain | Out, 15-Day IL |
Toronto Blue Jays team news
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a crucial offensive player for the Blue Jays, batting .320 with 24 home runs and 77 RBIs.
José Berríos, a dependable starter, has contributed to pitching with a 3.85 ERA, 11 wins and 9 losses.
Toronto Blue Jays injury report
| Player | Position | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | INF | Right calf strain | Out, 10-Day IL |
| Jordan Romano | RHP | Elbow inflammation | Out, 60-Day IL |
Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays projected starting pitchers
| Date | Home Team | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2024 | Kyle Hendricks | Yariel Rodriguez |
Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays head-to-head record
These five past meetings between the Cubs and the Blue Jays suggest that this game could be very close, with both teams coming out on top. In the last five games, the Cubs won three of them. In August 2023, they beat the BlueJays by counts of 5-4 and 6-2. But the Blue Jays also showed how good they are on offense by beating the Cubs 11–4 in their most recent meeting on August 13, 2023. Based on this past, the next game could be another close one. The Cubs could use their current hot streak against the Blue Jays to their advantage, while the Blue Jays may try to repeat their high-scoring game to get the win.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2023 | Jays 11-4 Cubs |
| Aug 13, 2023 | Cubs 5-4 Jays |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Cubs 6-2 Jays |
| Sep 01, 2022 | Cubs 7-2 Jays |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Jays 5-3 Cubs |