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Detroit Tigers at Chicago Cubs – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (July 21, 2026)

July 21, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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Detroit has been one of the better teams in baseball since the All-Star break, going 3-1 and winning seven of their last ten overall. That kind of form doesn’t care about road records or standings gaps — it carries its own momentum. The Tigers bring that energy into Wrigley Field against a Cubs team that has its own reasons to play sharp, sitting seven games back in the NL Central with the wild card picture demanding results at home.

Riley Greene has been a steady offensive force for Detroit, hitting .288 with 15 home runs, 50 RBI, and 103 hits. Dillon Dingler adds real pop behind him with 21 home runs and 63 RBI. For Chicago, Pete Crow-Armstrong is the kind of player who changes games in multiple ways — 21 home runs, 65 runs scored, 105 hits, and 25 stolen bases. Seiya Suzuki (.273, 16 HR, 50 RBI) gives the Cubs another dangerous bat in the middle of the order. Both lineups have the capacity to take over a game, and both teams are playing well enough that neither can be dismissed.

Detroit Tigers at Chicago Cubs Game Information

Game Date: July 21, 2026
Game Time: 08:05 PM ET
TV Channel: Marquee Sports Network and Detroit Tigers
Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

10:48 PM ET
Zach McKinstry flies out to deep left center field to Justin Dean.
10:46 PM ET
Jake Rogers walks. Ben Malgeri to second.
10:44 PM ET
Ben Malgeri hits into a force out to shortstop. Matt Vierling out at second. Spencer Torkelson to third.
10:43 PM ET
Matt Vierling singles to shallow left field. Spencer Torkelson to second.
10:42 PM ET
Spencer Torkelson walks.
10:40 PM ET
James Outman grounds out to first base, Michael Busch to Aaron Civale.
10:39 PM ET
Dillon Dingler homers to center field. Hao-Yu Lee scores.
10:38 PM ET
Hao-Yu Lee singles to center field.
10:35 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki called out on strikes.
10:34 PM ET
Justin Dean strikes out swinging.
10:33 PM ET
Michael Conforto walks.
10:32 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez doubles to left center field. Ian Happ to third.
10:31 PM ET
Ian Happ hit by pitch.
10:30 PM ET
Nico Hoerner grounds out to shallow infield, Hao-Yu Lee to Spencer Torkelson.
10:30 PM ET
Jake Rogers switches from C to P.
10:30 PM ET
Dillon Dingler remains in the game as C.
10:30 PM ET
Zach McKinstry (2B) replaces Gleyber Torres (2B), batting 1st.
10:27 PM ET
Colt Keith flies out to left field to Ian Happ.
10:25 PM ET
Gleyber Torres strikes out swinging.
10:24 PM ET
Jake Rogers called out on strikes.
10:24 PM ET
Jake Rogers called out on strikes.
10:23 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez (2B) replaces Dansby Swanson (SS), batting 8th.
10:23 PM ET
Nico Hoerner switches from 2B to SS.
10:23 PM ET
Justin Dean (CF) replaces Pete Crow-Armstrong (CF), batting 1st.
10:21 PM ET
Michael Busch pops out to shallow center field to Gleyber Torres.
10:20 PM ET
Carson Kelly walks. Alex Bregman to second. Seiya Suzuki to third.
10:19 PM ET
Alex Bregman singles to left field. Seiya Suzuki to second. Dansby Swanson scores.
10:17 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki hits into a force out to shortstop. Pete Crow-Armstrong out at second. Dansby Swanson to third. Ian Happ scores.
10:17 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki grounds out to shortstop. Pete Crow-Armstrong out at second.
10:16 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong walks. Dansby Swanson to second.
10:14 PM ET
Michael Conforto flies out to deep right field to Ben Malgeri. Ian Happ to third.
10:13 PM ET
Dansby Swanson singles to shortstop. Ian Happ to second.
10:13 PM ET
Ian Happ walks.
10:13 PM ET
Zach McKinstry (P) replaces Brenan Hanifee (P).
10:13 PM ET
Matt Vierling switches from CF to LF.
10:13 PM ET
James Outman (CF) replaces Riley Greene (LF), batting 5th.
10:13 PM ET
Hao-Yu Lee switches from 3B to SS.
10:13 PM ET
Colt Keith (3B) replaces Kevin McGonigle (SS), batting 2nd.
10:10 PM ET
Ben Malgeri flies out to deep center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
10:08 PM ET
Matt Vierling singles to shallow center field. Dillon Dingler to third.
10:05 PM ET
Aaron Civale (P) replaces David Peterson (P).
10:04 PM ET
Spencer Torkelson flies out to left field to Ian Happ.
10:02 PM ET
Riley Greene strikes out swinging.
10:00 PM ET
Dillon Dingler walks.
9:56 PM ET
Nico Hoerner lines out to right field to Ben Malgeri.
9:55 PM ET
Michael Busch strikes out swinging.
9:53 PM ET
Carson Kelly grounds out to second base to Spencer Torkelson.
9:51 PM ET
Hao-Yu Lee hits into a force out to shortstop. Kevin McGonigle out at second.
9:50 PM ET
Kevin McGonigle singles to right field.
9:49 PM ET
Gleyber Torres called out on strikes.
9:48 PM ET
Jake Rogers grounds out to shallow infield, David Peterson to Michael Busch.
9:47 PM ET
Michael Conforto remains in the game as RF.
9:45 PM ET
Alex Bregman grounds out to shortstop, Hao-Yu Lee to Spencer Torkelson.
9:43 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki grounds out to second base. Pete Crow-Armstrong out at second.
9:41 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong walks.
9:39 PM ET
Michael Conforto homers to center field. Dansby Swanson scores.
9:38 PM ET
Michael Conforto pinch-hitting for Kevin Alcantara.
9:38 PM ET
Dansby Swanson singles to right center field.
9:36 PM ET
Brenan Hanifee (P) replaces Ty Madden (P).
9:36 PM ET
Ben Malgeri grounds out to shallow left field, Dansby Swanson to Michael Busch.
9:34 PM ET
Matt Vierling flies out to right field to Kevin Alcantara.
9:32 PM ET
Spencer Torkelson grounds out to second base, Nico Hoerner to Michael Busch.
9:29 PM ET
Ian Happ lines out to center field to Matt Vierling.
9:27 PM ET
Nico Hoerner lines out to right field to Ben Malgeri.
9:25 PM ET
Michael Busch strikes out swinging.
9:22 PM ET
Riley Greene grounds out to first base, Michael Busch to David Peterson.
9:21 PM ET
Dillon Dingler grounds out to shallow infield, Dansby Swanson to Michael Busch.
9:19 PM ET
Hao-Yu Lee flies out to deep left field to Ian Happ.
9:16 PM ET
Carson Kelly called out on strikes.
9:14 PM ET
Alex Bregman pops out to shortstop to Kevin McGonigle.
9:10 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki walks.
9:08 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong singles to right field, advances to 2nd. Dansby Swanson scores.
9:05 PM ET
Kevin Alcantara strikes out swinging.
9:03 PM ET
Dansby Swanson walks.
8:58 PM ET
Kevin McGonigle strikes out swinging.
8:56 PM ET
Gleyber Torres flies out to Kevin Alcantara.
8:55 PM ET
Jake Rogers grounds out to shallow infield, Alex Bregman to Michael Busch. Ben Malgeri to second.
8:54 PM ET
Ben Malgeri singles to left field.
8:52 PM ET
Ian Happ strikes out swinging.
8:51 PM ET
Nico Hoerner pops out to Spencer Torkelson.
8:49 PM ET
Michael Busch strikes out swinging.
8:47 PM ET
Carson Kelly walks.
8:44 PM ET
Matt Vierling flies out to deep center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
8:42 PM ET
Spencer Torkelson flies out to deep left field to Ian Happ.
8:41 PM ET
Riley Greene flies out to deep left field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
8:39 PM ET
Dillon Dingler doubles to deep left field.
8:36 PM ET
Alex Bregman flies out to center field to Matt Vierling.
8:35 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki walks. Pete Crow-Armstrong to second. Ian Happ to third. Nico Hoerner scores.
8:32 PM ET
Ty Madden (P) replaces Framber Valdez (P).
8:31 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong walks. Ian Happ to second. Nico Hoerner to third. Michael Busch scores.
8:28 PM ET
Kevin Alcantara strikes out swinging.
8:27 PM ET
Dansby Swanson pops out to shallow left field to Kevin McGonigle.
8:25 PM ET
Ian Happ singles to shallow right field. Nico Hoerner to second. Michael Busch to third. Carson Kelly scores.
8:22 PM ET
Nico Hoerner singles to center field. Michael Busch to second. Carson Kelly to third.
8:21 PM ET
Michael Busch singles to right center field. Carson Kelly to second. Alex Bregman scores.
8:20 PM ET
Carson Kelly singles to shallow right field. Alex Bregman to third. Seiya Suzuki scores. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.
8:18 PM ET
Alex Bregman hit by pitch. Seiya Suzuki to second.
8:15 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki walks.
8:12 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong triples to deep right field.
8:08 PM ET
Hao-Yu Lee grounds out to second base, Michael Busch to David Peterson.
8:07 PM ET
Kevin McGonigle grounds out to second base, Nico Hoerner to Michael Busch.
8:06 PM ET
Gleyber Torres strikes out swinging.

Game Preview

Chicago sits 7 games back in the NL Central, firmly in the wild card conversation and aware that home losses are costly. Detroit is 6.5 games back in the AL Central, and while a road record of 20-30 has been a persistent problem, the Tigers have shown in their recent stretch that they can compete away from Comerica. A win here would push Detroit toward five series victories in six tries since the break — meaningful progress for a team trying to stay relevant in a tight division race.

Chicago Cubs Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 56-44
Home Record: 29-21
Away Record: 27-23
Division Record: 13-13
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .560

Detroit Tigers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 47-53
Home Record: 27-23
Away Record: 20-30
Division Record: 9-16
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .470

Stat Leaders

Chicago Cubs (56-44, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Justin Dean, 0.400
RBI Leader: Dansby Swanson, 58 RBI
Home Run Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 21 HR
Runs Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 65 Runs
Hits Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 105 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 25 SB
ERA Leader: Ben Brown, 1.85 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Shota Imanaga, 109 K
Wins Leader: Colin Rea, 7 W
Saves Leader: Jacob Webb, 5 SV

Detroit Tigers (47-53, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Eduardo Valencia, 0.417
RBI Leader: Dillon Dingler, 63 RBI
Home Run Leader: Dillon Dingler, 21 HR
Runs Leader: Kevin McGonigle, 61 Runs
Hits Leader: Kevin McGonigle, 103 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Kevin McGonigle, 11 SB
ERA Leader: Jacob Waguespack, 1.26 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Jack Flaherty, 102 K
Wins Leader: Tarik Skubal, 6 W
Saves Leader: Kenley Jansen, 11 SV

What to Watch For

Pete Crow-Armstrong is the most complete player on the field for Chicago right now. His combination of 21 home runs, 25 stolen bases, and 105 hits makes him a threat in every phase of the game, and at Wrigley he’s the kind of player who can turn a close game decisively. Dansby Swanson’s 58 RBI give the Cubs another reliable run producer, and with the wild card margin thin, those contributions carry weight every night.

For Detroit, Casey Mize is listed as day-to-day with a groin issue, which bears watching on the pitching side. Keider Montero has been one of the more quietly effective arms in the rotation, posting a 3.22 ERA with 70 strikeouts and six wins. Gleyber Torres (.288, 4 HR, 18 RBI) has been one of the more consistent contact hitters in the Detroit lineup, and Colt Keith (.256, 8 HR, 37 runs) provides a younger bat with some pop.

On the mound, Jacob Waguespack carries a 1.26 ERA for the Tigers — a number that commands attention regardless of sample size. Ben Brown’s 1.85 ERA for Chicago is similarly striking, though he is currently on the 15-day injured list with a neck issue, leaving the Cubs to sort through rotation options that include Matthew Boyd (4.15 ERA, 6 wins) and Colin Rea (7 wins).

Chicago Cubs Injury Report

Cade Horton – Forearm (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Cade Horton to the 60-day injured list due right forearm discomfort.
Hunter Harvey – Tricep (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Hunter Harvey to the 60-day injured list with right triceps inflammation.
Riley Martin – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred LHP Riley Martin from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to left elbow flexor strain.
Daniel Palencia – Elbow (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Edward Cabrera – Hamstring (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
Matt Shaw – Hand (D10) – The Chicago Cubs placed OF Matt Shaw on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained left hand.
Tyler Austin – Knee (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed INF Tyler Austin on the 60-day injured list due to a right knee injury.
Justin Steele – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Justin Steele on the 60-day injured list with a left elbow injury.
Ethan Roberts – Forearm (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Ethan Roberts on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm inflammation.
Phil Maton – Knee (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list.
Porter Hodge – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transaferred RHP Porter Hodge to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow strain.
Hoby Milner – Appendicitis (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Hoby Milner on the 15-day injured list due to Appendicitis.
Ben Brown – Neck (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Ben Brown on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain.
Shelby Miller – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Shelby Miller on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow UCL injury.

Detroit Tigers Injury Report

Justin Verlander – Hip (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred RHP Justin Verlander to the 60-day injured list with left hip inflammation.
Casey Mize – Groin (Day-to-Day) – Mize exited Sunday’s (Jul. 19) game against the Angels due to groin tightness and a wrist injury.
Javier Báez – Ankle (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred INF Javier Báez to the 60-day injured list with a right ankle sprain.
Brant Hurter – Back (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred LHP Brant Hurter to the 60-day injured list with lumbar spine inflammation.
Burch Smith – Shoulder (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred RHP Burch Smith from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Will Vest – Elbow (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred RHP Will Vest to the 60-day injured list.
Jackson Jobe – Elbow (D60) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Jackson Jobe on the 60-day injured list due to recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Bailey Horn – Elbow (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred LHP Bailey Horn from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he continues his recovery from a left elbow arthroscopy.
Parker Meadows – Head/Arm (D60) – The Detroit Tigers trasferred OF Parker Meadows to the 60-day injured list with a left radius fracture.
Reese Olson – Shoulder (D60) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Reese Olson on the 60-day injured list after he underwent a right shoulder labral repair.
Trey Sweeney – Shoulder (D60) – The Tigers announced that Sweeney underwent season-ending shoulder surgery.
Wenceel Pérez – Face (D60) – The Detroit Tigers placed OF Wenceel Pérez on the 60-day injured list with a left orbital fracture.

Chicago Cubs Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 21, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
July 22, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
July 24, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
July 25, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
July 26, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
July 27, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
July 28, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
July 29, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
July 30, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
July 31, 2026 vs New York Yankees

Detroit Tigers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 21, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
July 22, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
July 23, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
July 24, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
July 25, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
July 26, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
July 27, 2026 vs Baltimore Orioles
July 28, 2026 vs Baltimore Orioles
July 29, 2026 vs Baltimore Orioles
July 31, 2026 at Athletics

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