How to watch today's Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates MLB game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Two National League Central foes on different paths face off Monday as the Pittsburgh Pirates (63-72, 5th NL Central) travel to Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (70-66, 2nd NL Central) in the opener of a three-game series.

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The Pirates snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. Despite the win, they remain at the bottom of the NL Central and are far from the postseason race.

Meanwhile, the Cubs extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-3 triumph over the Washington Nationals. Chicago have been in impressive form, winning eight of their last nine games. They sit second in the NL Central but are still 10 games behind the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers.

Below, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the upcoming Cubs vs Pirates game, including injury report, starting pitchers, key hitters and where to watch.

Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Date and First-Pitch Time

This epic MLB battle between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates will take place on Monday, September 2, 2024, at 7:40 pm ET or 4:40 pm PT, at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

How to watch Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates on TV & stream live online

National TV channel: MLB.tv

Local TV channel: MARQ, SNP

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Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Team News

Chicago Cubs

Chicago's probable starting pitcher is Jameson Taillon, who is 9-8 with a 3.85 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP in 133.1 innings this season. Taillon has allowed at least four earned runs in four consecutive outings.
Ian Happ stands out as the Cubs' top power hitter, having launched 23 home runs this season and driven in 77 runs, leading the team in both categories. His home run count ranks 29th across all Major League Baseball players, while his RBI total places him 30th.

Nico Hoerner has a batting average of .259 and has accumulated 28 doubles, one triple, five home runs, and 41 walks.

Cubs injury report

Pittsburgh Pirates

The projected starting pitcher for Pittsburgh is Jared Jones, who is 5-7 with a 3.88 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP over 95.0 innings pitched this season. Jones has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last five starts but did allow five earned runs to the Cubs last time out.

Bryan Reynolds tops the Pirates with a .282 batting average and leads the team with 21 home runs and 74 RBIs. In the league, Reynolds is ranked 38th for home runs and 36th for RBIs.

Oneil Cruz has recorded 31 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs, and 38 walks while maintaining a .274 batting average.

Pirates injury report

Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates projected starting pitchers

Head-to-Head Records

Here's the result of the last five meetups between the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox in the MLB: