How to Watch Cubs at Pirates (May 1): Stream MLB Live, TV Channel

The Cubs and Pirates wrap up their three-game series on Thursday afternoon in Pittsburgh. Watch the game free on Fubo.

The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates play the rubber match of their three-game series on Thursdsay afternoon. The Cubs shut out the Pirates 9-0 in the opener on Tuesday, but the Pirates scored two runs late to even the series with a 4-3 win on Wednesday night. The loss dropped the Cubs to 18-13 on the season, but they still have a two-game lead in the NL Central over the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds. Thursday they will send Collin Rea to the mound as they try to pick up a road series win. Rea has pitched great for the Cubs this season and is 1-0 with a 0.96 ERA. He has given up just two runs all season long, but he has only pitched five complete innings once this year. That came in his last start in a win against the Philadelpha Phillies. The Cubs have won his last five appearances.

How to Watch Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Today:

Game Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025

Game Time: 12:30 p.m. ET

TV: SportsNet Pittsburgh

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