Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (May 18, 2026)

# Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers (26-18) head to Wrigley Field to take on the division-leading Chicago Cubs (29-18) in what shapes up as a pivotal NL Central matchup. Chicago holds the top spot in the division with a .617 winning percentage and an impressive 18-5 home record, though the Cubs enter having dropped two straight. Milwaukee, sitting second in the division at .591, arrives having lost their most recent contest as well. On the mound, the Cubs’ Ben Brown leads the staff with a 1.6 ERA, while Milwaukee counters with Brian Fitzpatrick’s equally sharp 1.6 ERA. Offensively, Chicago’s Michael Conforto leads the Cubs with a .345 batting average, while Tyler Black paces Milwaukee at .333.

Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs Game Information

Game Date: May 18, 2026
Game Time: 07:40 PM ET
TV Channel: Marquee Sports Network, Milwaukee Brewers, MLB.TV – Chicago Cubs
Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Chicago Cubs Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 29-18
Home Record: 18-5
Away Record: 11-13
Division Record: 5-2
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .617

Milwaukee Brewers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 26-18
Home Record: 15-9
Away Record: 11-9
Division Record: 2-3
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .591

Stat Leaders

Chicago Cubs (29-18, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Michael Conforto, 0.345
RBI Leader: Nico Hoerner, 29 RBI
Home Run Leader: Ian Happ, 10 HR
Runs Leader: Ian Happ, 35 Runs
Hits Leader: Nico Hoerner, 49 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 12 SB
ERA Leader: Ben Brown, 1.60 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Shota Imanaga, 59 K
Wins Leader: Shota Imanaga, 4 W
Saves Leader: Daniel Palencia, 3 SV

Milwaukee Brewers (26-18, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Tyler Black, 0.333
RBI Leader: William Contreras, 27 RBI
Home Run Leader: Brice Turang, 6 HR
Runs Leader: Brice Turang, 36 Runs
Hits Leader: William Contreras, 47 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Brice Turang, 9 SB
ERA Leader: Brian Fitzpatrick, 1.59 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Jacob Misiorowski, 80 K
Wins Leader: Aaron Ashby, 8 W
Saves Leader: Trevor Megill, 5 SV

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 (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Riley Martin on the 15-day injured list.
Caleb Thielbar – Hamstring (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Caleb Thielbar on the 15-day injured list due to left hamstring strain.
Jordan Wicks – Forearm (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list with left forearm inflammation.
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.
Porter Hodge – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transaferred RHP Porter Hodge to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow strain.
Matthew Boyd – Knee (D15) – The Chicago Cubs said on Thursday (May 7) that LHP Matthew Boyd will miss at least 1 month.
Shelby Miller – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Shelby Miller on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow UCL injury.

Milwaukee Brewers Injury Report

Brandon Woodruff – Arm (D15) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed RHP Brandon Woodruff on the 15-day injured list due to an arm injury.
Christian Yelich – Back (Day-to-Day) – Yelich remained out of the Brewers’ starting lineup for Friday’s (May 15) contest against the Twins due to tightened back.

Brandon Lockridge – Knee (D10) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed OF Brandon Lockridge on the 10-day injured list with right knee bursitis.
Quinn Priester – Wrist (D15) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed RHP Quinn Priester on the 15-day injured list with right thoracic outlet syndrome.
Angel Zerpa – Forearm (D15) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed LHP Angel Zerpa on the 15-day injured list with left forearm tightness.
Akil Baddoo – Quadriceps (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed OF Akil Baddoo on the 60-day injured list due to a quadriceps injury.
Jared Koenig – Elbow (D15) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed LHP Jared Koenig on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow sprain.
Rob Zastryzny – Shoulder (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers transferred LHP Rob Zastryzny from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder strain.

Chicago Cubs Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 18, 2026 vs Milwaukee Brewers
May 19, 2026 vs Milwaukee Brewers
May 20, 2026 vs Milwaukee Brewers
May 22, 2026 vs Houston Astros
May 23, 2026 vs Houston Astros
May 24, 2026 vs Houston Astros
May 25, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
May 26, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
May 27, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
May 28, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates

Milwaukee Brewers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 18, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
May 19, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
May 20, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
May 22, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
May 23, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
May 24, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
May 25, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
May 26, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
May 27, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
May 29, 2026 at Houston Astros

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