How to Watch Pirates at Cubs (Aug. 15): Stream MLB Live, TV Channel

The Cubs return home on Friday afternoon to take on the Pirates at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs begin a crucial eight-game home stand on Friday afternoon when they play the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs are coming off a six-game road trip in which they went just 2-4 against the St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays. The Cubs lost two of three to both teams and it has dropped them to 68-52 on the season. They have fallen eight games back of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central, but they are still at the top of the NL Wild Card race. The Cubs will turn to Colin Rea on the mound as they try to avoid a second straight loss on Friday afternoon. Rea comes into the game 9-5 with a 4.09 ERA.

How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs Today:

Game Date: Friday, Aug. 15, 2025

Game Time: 2:00 p.m. ET

TV: MLB Network, Marquee Sports Network, SportsNet Pittsburgh

Location: Wrigley Field

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The Pirates come to town on a five-game losing streak and fresh off getting swept by the streaking Milwaukee Brewers.

The Pirates were outscored 33-6 in the three games in Milwaukee and it has dropped them to 51-71 on the season.

They currently sit in last place in the NL Central, 26 games back of the first-place Brewers. They are 10 games back of the fourth place Cardinals.

The Pirates will return home for six straight after this series, but first want to take advantage of the slumping Cubs.

What Time Is The MLB Game Between Chicago at Toronto?

The Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs game will take place on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB action.

What Channel Is the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans can tune into MLB Network, Marquee Sports Network, SportsNet Pittsburgh to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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