Boston Red Sox at Chicago Cubs – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (July 18, 2025)

The Boston Red Sox, with a record of 53-45, are set to face the Chicago Cubs, who currently hold a 57-39 record, at Wrigley Field. The Cubs are riding a two-game winning streak, while the Red Sox are on an impressive ten-game winning streak, showcasing their recent form. The Cubs have performed well at home, boasting a 30-16 record, while the Red Sox have struggled on the road with a 21-25 record. Both teams feature standout players, with the Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki leading in RBIs with 77 and the Red Sox’s Romy González holding a batting average of .326. This matchup promises to be a compelling contest between two teams with contrasting recent performances.

Boston Red Sox at Chicago Cubs Game Information

Game Date: July 18, 2025
Game Time: 02:20 PM ET
TV Channel: NESN, Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network
Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Chicago Cubs Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 57-39
Home Record: 30-16
Away Record: 27-23
Division Record: 16-9
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .594

Boston Red Sox Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 53-45
Home Record: 32-20
Away Record: 21-25
Division Record: 9-10
Streak: 10 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .541

Stat Leaders

Chicago Cubs (57-39, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Michael Busch, 0.290
RBI Leader: Seiya Suzuki, 77 RBI
Home Run Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 25 HR
Runs Leader: Kyle Tucker, 68 Runs
Hits Leader: Kyle Tucker, 100 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 27 SB
ERA Leader: Drew Pomeranz, 0.70 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Matthew Boyd, 102 K
Wins Leader: Matthew Boyd, 10 W
Saves Leader: Daniel Palencia, 12 SV

Boston Red Sox (53-45, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Romy González, 0.326
RBI Leader: Trevor Story, 58 RBI
Home Run Leader: Wilyer Abreu, 18 HR
Runs Leader: Ceddanne Rafaela, 55 Runs
Hits Leader: Jarren Duran, 103 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jarren Duran, 16 SB
ERA Leader: Jorge Alcala, 0.87 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Garrett Crochet, 160 K
Wins Leader: Garrett Crochet, 10 W
Saves Leader: Aroldis Chapman, 17 SV

Chicago Cubs Injury Report

Miguel Amaya – Oblique (D10) – The Chicago Cubs placed C Miguel Amaya on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
Eli Morgan – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Eli Morgan to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow impingement.
Jameson Taillon – Calf (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list with a strained right calf.
Justin Steele – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred LHP Justin Steele from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list and will undergo season-ending surgery to repair his flexor tendon and address UCL damage in his left elbow.
Porter Hodge – Shoulder (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Porter Hodge on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement.
Javier Assad – Oblique (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Javier Assad to the 60-day injured list with a left oblique strain.

Boston Red Sox Injury Report

Josh Winckowski – Elbow (D60) – The Boston Red Sox placed RHP Josh Winckowski on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from elbow inflammation in mid-May.
Luis Guerrero – Elbow (D15) – The Boston Red Sox placed RHP Luis Guerrero on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow strain.
Tanner Houck – Flexor (D15) – The Boston Red Sox placed RHP Tanner Houck on the 15-day injured list with a right flexor pronator strain, retroactive to May 13.
Patrick Sandoval – Elbow (D60) – The Boston Red Sox placed LHP Patrick Sandoval on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his Tommy John surgery.
Nick Burdi – Knee (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred RHP Nick Burdi to the 60-day injured list with a right foot contusion.
Liam Hendriks – Hip (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred RHP Liam Hendriks to the 60-day injured list with right hip inflammation.
Kutter Crawford – Knee (D60) – The Boston Red Sox placed RHP Kutter Crawford on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right patellar tendinopathy. Crawford will undergo what will likely be season-ending surgery on his right wrist as reported on (Jun. 25) Wednesday.
Justin Slaten – Shoulder (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred RHP Justin Slaten from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Hunter Dobbins – ACL (D15) – The Boston Red Sox placed RHP Hunter Dobbins on the 15-day injured list with a right ACL tear..
Zack Kelly – Oblique (D15) – The Boston Red Sox placed RHP Zack Kelly on the 15-day injured list due to an oblique injury.
Triston Casas – Knee (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred INF Triston Casas to the 60-day injured list due to a left patellar tendon rupture. Casas will be off crutches in two weeks and expects to be ready for Opening Day next season, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Chicago Cubs Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

July 18, 2025 vs Boston Red Sox
July 19, 2025 vs Boston Red Sox
July 20, 2025 vs Boston Red Sox
July 21, 2025 vs Kansas City Royals
July 22, 2025 vs Kansas City Royals
July 23, 2025 vs Kansas City Royals
July 25, 2025 at Chicago White Sox
July 26, 2025 at Chicago White Sox
July 27, 2025 at Chicago White Sox
July 28, 2025 at Milwaukee Brewers

Boston Red Sox Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

July 18, 2025 at Chicago Cubs
July 19, 2025 at Chicago Cubs
July 20, 2025 at Chicago Cubs
July 21, 2025 at Philadelphia Phillies
July 22, 2025 at Philadelphia Phillies
July 23, 2025 at Philadelphia Phillies
July 25, 2025 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
July 26, 2025 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
July 27, 2025 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
July 28, 2025 at Minnesota Twins