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Minnesota Twins at Chicago Cubs – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (July 19, 2026)

July 19, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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The Cubs enter this matchup sitting 12 games over .500 and firmly in the thick of the NL playoff race, while the Twins arrive having gone 7-3 over their last ten games — a stretch that has them playing with genuine momentum despite sitting one game below the .500 mark. Both clubs closed out the first half with wins, and neither is content to let the second half begin quietly.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has been the engine driving Chicago’s offense, posting 21 home runs, 64 runs scored, 104 hits, and 25 stolen bases — numbers that put him among the most complete players in the National League. On the other side, Byron Buxton brings 25 home runs and 57 runs scored into Wrigley, when healthy enough to play — though he is currently listed on the 10-day IL with a hip issue. That opens the door for others to step up, and Kody Clemens, with 18 home runs and 48 RBI, has been doing exactly that.

The Cubs are dealing with a rotation that has been ravaged by injuries, which creates real uncertainty about how Chicago will manage innings. Minnesota’s pitching staff has its own questions, but the Twins’ recent form suggests a team that has found some answers heading into the second half.

Minnesota Twins at Chicago Cubs Game Information

Game Date: July 19, 2026
Game Time: 02:20 PM ET
TV Channel: Marquee Sports Network and Minnesota Twins
Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

5:06 PM ET
Ryan Kreidler pops out to Michael Busch.
5:05 PM ET
Brooks Lee grounds out to shallow infield, Nico Hoerner to Dansby Swanson to Michael Busch. Luke Keaschall to second.
5:02 PM ET
Luke Keaschall walks.
5:00 PM ET
Alan Roden flies out to deep right field to Michael Conforto.
4:58 PM ET
Drew Pomeranz (P) replaces Phil Maton (P).
4:58 PM ET
Michael Conforto remains in the game as RF.
4:56 PM ET
Nico Hoerner hits into a force out to shortstop. Alex Bregman out at second.
4:56 PM ET
Kevin Alcantara strikes out swinging.
4:54 PM ET
Alex Bregman singles to shortstop. Michael Busch to second. Justin Dean to third.
4:53 PM ET
Michael Busch singles to shallow center field. Justin Dean to second.
4:51 PM ET
Michael Conforto strikes out on a foul tip.
4:48 PM ET
Michael Conforto pinch-hitting for Seiya Suzuki.
4:48 PM ET
Justin Dean walks.
4:46 PM ET
Woo-Suk Go (P) replaces Kody Funderburk (P).
4:46 PM ET
Tristan Gray (1B) replaces Victor Caratini (1B), batting 5th.
4:44 PM ET
Victor Caratini lines out to shortstop to Alex Bregman.
4:43 PM ET
Royce Lewis out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Seiya Suzuki. Alex Jackson to third. Austin Martin scores.
4:40 PM ET
Josh Bell walks. Alex Jackson to second. Austin Martin to third.
4:38 PM ET
Alex Jackson singles to left field. Austin Martin to second.
4:36 PM ET
Austin Martin singles to left field.
4:35 PM ET
Ryan Kreidler grounds out to third base, Alex Bregman to Michael Busch.
4:33 PM ET
Phil Maton (P) replaces Shota Imanaga (P).
4:33 PM ET
Justin Dean (CF) replaces Pete Crow-Armstrong (CF), batting 1st.
4:32 PM ET
Dansby Swanson lines out to shallow infield to Royce Lewis.
4:30 PM ET
Carson Kelly walks.
4:28 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez grounds out to second base, Royce Lewis to Victor Caratini.
4:27 PM ET
Nico Hoerner called out on strikes.
4:27 PM ET
Nico Hoerner called out on strikes.
4:25 PM ET
Kody Funderburk (P) replaces Travis Adams (P).
4:25 PM ET
Alan Roden remains in the game as RF.
4:23 PM ET
Brooks Lee pops out to shallow right field to Nico Hoerner.
4:22 PM ET
Luke Keaschall singles to shallow left field.
4:19 PM ET
Alan Roden grounds out to second base, Nico Hoerner to Michael Busch.
4:18 PM ET
Alan Roden pinch-hitting for Kody Clemens.
4:18 PM ET
Victor Caratini lines out to shallow center field to Nico Hoerner.
4:16 PM ET
Kevin Alcantara (LF) replaces Ian Happ (LF), batting 5th.
4:14 PM ET
Ian Happ flies out to center field to Luke Keaschall.
4:13 PM ET
Alex Bregman flies out to deep left field to Austin Martin.
4:11 PM ET
Michael Busch strikes out swinging.
4:09 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki walks.
4:05 PM ET
Alex Jackson (C) replaces Ryan Jeffers (C), batting 2nd.
4:02 PM ET
Royce Lewis lines out to deep center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
4:00 PM ET
Josh Bell singles to shallow right field. Ryan Kreidler to third. Fielding error by Seiya Suzuki.
3:59 PM ET
Ryan Jeffers strikes out swinging.
3:57 PM ET
Austin Martin strikes out swinging.
3:54 PM ET
Ryan Kreidler singles to left field.
3:52 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.
3:50 PM ET
Dansby Swanson grounds out to shortstop, Brooks Lee to Victor Caratini.
3:49 PM ET
Carson Kelly lines out to deep center field to Luke Keaschall.
3:45 PM ET
Brooks Lee strikes out swinging.
3:43 PM ET
Luke Keaschall grounds out to third base, Alex Bregman to Michael Busch.
3:42 PM ET
Kody Clemens flies out to right field to Seiya Suzuki.
3:38 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez lines out to deep center field to Luke Keaschall.
3:37 PM ET
Nico Hoerner singles to left field. Michael Busch scores.
3:36 PM ET
Ian Happ grounds out to second base. Alex Bregman out at second. Michael Busch to third.
3:33 PM ET
Travis Adams (P) replaces Zebby Matthews (P).
3:32 PM ET
Alex Bregman hits into a force out to shallow left field. Michael Busch to second. Seiya Suzuki scores. Fielding error by Brooks Lee.
3:30 PM ET
Michael Busch singles to shallow center field. Seiya Suzuki to second. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.
3:28 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki walks.
3:25 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong doubles to deep left center field.
3:22 PM ET
Victor Caratini pops out to shallow right field to Nico Hoerner.
3:20 PM ET
Royce Lewis doubles to left field.
3:19 PM ET
Josh Bell grounds out to third base. Ryan Jeffers out at second.
3:17 PM ET
Ryan Jeffers walks.
3:13 PM ET
Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.
3:10 PM ET
Carson Kelly pops out to first base to Victor Caratini.
3:10 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez singles to shallow center field. Nico Hoerner scores.
3:08 PM ET
Nico Hoerner triples to center field. Ian Happ scores. Alex Bregman scores. Michael Busch scores.
3:05 PM ET
Ian Happ walks. Alex Bregman to second. Michael Busch to third.
3:01 PM ET
Alex Bregman walks. Michael Busch to second.
2:57 PM ET
Michael Busch singles to right center field.
2:56 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki grounds out to third base, Brooks Lee to Victor Caratini.
2:53 PM ET
Austin Martin grounds out to shallow infield, Shota Imanaga to Michael Busch.
2:51 PM ET
Ryan Kreidler grounds out to shortstop. Brooks Lee out at second.
2:51 PM ET
Brooks Lee singles to shallow left field.
2:48 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong called out on strikes.
2:46 PM ET
Dansby Swanson flies out to shallow left field to Austin Martin.
2:45 PM ET
Carson Kelly singles to shallow center field. Pedro Ramirez scores.
2:43 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez doubles to left field.
2:42 PM ET
Nico Hoerner called out on strikes.
2:39 PM ET
Luke Keaschall pops out to shallow center field to Nico Hoerner.
2:38 PM ET
Kody Clemens hits into a force out to first base. Victor Caratini out at second.
2:36 PM ET
Victor Caratini singles to shallow left field.
2:34 PM ET
Royce Lewis flies out to left field to Ian Happ.
2:31 PM ET
Ian Happ strikes out swinging.
2:29 PM ET
Alex Bregman homers to left field. Seiya Suzuki scores.
2:27 PM ET
Michael Busch grounds out to second base, Royce Lewis to Victor Caratini. Seiya Suzuki to third.
2:27 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki doubles to left field.
2:26 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong pops out to shortstop to Ryan Kreidler.
2:23 PM ET
Josh Bell strikes out on a foul tip.
2:21 PM ET
Ryan Jeffers pops out to Dansby Swanson.
2:20 PM ET
Austin Martin flies out to right field to Seiya Suzuki.

Game Preview

The Cubs sit 6 games back in the NL Central, making every home game at Wrigley a meaningful opportunity to chip away at that deficit. Minnesota, three games back in the AL Central, is in a similar position — close enough that a strong second half could change everything, but with no margin for prolonged slumps. The Twins have won eight of their last nine series heading into the break, a run of consistency that makes them a credible threat regardless of their record. Chicago’s 28-20 mark at home gives them a real edge on their own turf.

Chicago Cubs Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 55-43
Home Record: 28-20
Away Record: 27-23
Division Record: 13-13
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .561

Minnesota Twins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 49-50
Home Record: 26-25
Away Record: 23-25
Division Record: 14-13
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .495

Stat Leaders

Chicago Cubs (55-43, #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, 64 Runs
Hits Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 104 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 25 SB
ERA Leader: Ben Brown, 1.85 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Shota Imanaga, 105 K
Wins Leader: Colin Rea, 7 W
Saves Leader: Jacob Webb, 5 SV

Minnesota Twins (49-50, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Gabriel Gonzalez, 0.500
RBI Leader: Josh Bell, 60 RBI
Home Run Leader: Byron Buxton, 25 HR
Runs Leader: Byron Buxton, 57 Runs
Hits Leader: Josh Bell, 87 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Luke Keaschall, 12 SB
ERA Leader: Yoendrys Gómez, 1.65 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Joe Ryan, 128 K
Wins Leader: Taj Bradley, 9 W
Saves Leader: Yoendrys Gómez, 11 SV

What to Watch For

Crow-Armstrong is the obvious focal point for the Cubs, but Seiya Suzuki (.272, 15 HR, 48 RBI) and Dansby Swanson (58 RBI) give Chicago a lineup with multiple legitimate threats. With both Ben Brown (1.85 ERA) and Edward Cabrera on the injured list, and Jameson Taillon also sidelined with a hamstring issue, the Cubs will need arms like Matthew Boyd (4.15 ERA, 6 wins) and Javier Assad (4.11 ERA, 6 wins) to carry the load. The rotation situation is not a minor inconvenience — it is the defining challenge of Chicago’s second half.

For Minnesota, Brooks Lee has quietly built a strong case as the team’s most consistent offensive contributor, hitting .249 with 14 home runs and 51 RBI. With Buxton on the IL, the Twins need Lee and Clemens to provide the pop that carries the lineup. On the mound, Taj Bradley’s 9 wins and Joe Ryan’s 128 strikeouts represent a rotation that can compete with anyone when healthy. Yoendrys Gómez, posting a 1.65 ERA with 11 saves out of the bullpen, gives Minnesota one of the more reliable late-game options in the American League.

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.
Jameson Taillon – Hamstring (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring sprain.
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.
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.

Minnesota Twins Injury Report

Anthony Banda – Lat (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred LHP Anthony Banda from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left lat strain.
Marco Raya – Shoulder (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Marco Raya on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder impingement.
Pablo López – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Pablo Lopez on the 60-day injured list following his successful UCL repair surgery with an internal brace.
Mick Abel – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Mick Abel from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Cole Sands – Forearm (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Cole Sands on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
Garrett Acton – Shoulder (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Garrett Acton from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.
Connor Prielipp – Finger (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed LHP Connor Prielipp on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his left middle finger.
Byron Buxton – Hip (D10) – The Minnesota Twins placed OF Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list due to right hip strain.
David Festa – Shoulder (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP David Festa from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder impingement, retroactive to March 22.

Chicago Cubs Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 19, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
July 20, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
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

Minnesota Twins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 19, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
July 20, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
July 21, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
July 22, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
July 23, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
July 24, 2026 vs Athletics
July 25, 2026 vs Athletics
July 26, 2026 vs Athletics
July 28, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
July 29, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals

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