New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs Live Stream: How to Watch MLB

The Cubs go for their third straight win on Friday afternoon in the first game of their series with the Mets

The Chicago Cubs begin a seven-game home stand on Friday afternoon when they take on the New York Mets. The Cubs return home after a three-game set with the Philadelphia Phillies in which they won two of three. They didn’t look good in the first game as they lost 13-7, but they got their bats going in the last two games, as they outscored the Phillies 21-6. The Cubs have now won three of their last four games, putting them back to .500 on the season at 9-9. Despite the improved play, they still sit in last place in the NL Central. They are just two games back of the first-place Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds. Friday, they will send Edward Cabrera to the mound in the first game of the series. He comes into the game 1-0 with a 1.14 ERA.

How to Watch New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs Today:

Game Date: Friday, April 17, 2026

Game Time: 2:20 p.m. ET

TV: MLB Network

Location: Wrigley Field

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The Mets will counter with Kodai Senga as they try to snap an eight-game losing streak. Senga is searching for his first win of the season, as he comes into Friday 0-2 with a 7.07 ERA.

He had his worst start of the season in his last outing. He gave up seven runs on eight hits in 2.1 innings against the Athletics on Saturday.

The Mets started the season 7-4 in their first 11 games, but they haven’t won since. They have dropped eight straight and have been swept by the Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last two series. They now sit at 7-12 on the season and are in last place in the NL East.

What Time Is The New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs?

The New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs game will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:20 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB action.

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