How to Watch Padres at Cubs (April 4): Stream MLB Live, TV Channel

The Cubs play the Padres on Friday afternoon in their 2025 home opener at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs finally return home on Friday to take on the undefeated San Diego Padres. The Cubs come into Friday 5-4 on the season after playing two games in Japan and then seven games out west. They are coming off a three-game sweep of the Athletics that saw them outscore the A’s by a combined 35-9 total. The Cubs had their offense cooking in Sacarmento and it has helped push them over .500 for the first time this season. Kyle Tucker has led the way as he currently tied for the team lead with four home runs and RBI with 11. The Cubs will send Shota Imanaga to the mound looking to get their fourth straight win. Imanaga has pitched great in his first two starts as he has given up just one run in 11 combined innings. In his last start, a win, he went seven innings and gave up just three hits and one run. He is now 1-0 with a 0.82 ERA on the season.

How to Watch San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs Today:

Game Date: Friday, April 4, 2025

Game Time: 2:00 p.m. ET

TV: San Diego Padres (NEW)

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The Padres will counter with Randy Vasquez as they try and win an eighth straight game to start the season.

Vasquez also pitched great in his first start as he went six innings of four-hit ball without giving up a run.

He didn’t get the win, but the Padres did as they shutout the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Saturday.

The game on Friday will be their first on the road this season as they have played their first seven at home against the Braves and Cleveland Guardians. They will also travel to Sacramento to take on the A’s during their six-game road trip.

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