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The Pittsburgh Pirates (52-71) are set to face the Chicago Cubs (68-53) at Wrigley Field, marking a critical matchup as both teams navigate their respective seasons. The Cubs, currently second in their division, are looking to break a two-game losing streak, while the Pirates aim to extend their one-game winning streak.

At home, the Cubs have a solid record of 36-23, showcasing their strength in familiar territory. In contrast, the Pirates have struggled on the road, with an away record of 18-42. Key players for the Cubs include Seiya Suzuki, who leads the team with 85 RBIs, and Gavin Hollowell, boasting an impressive 1.23 ERA. For the Pirates, Billy Cook stands out with a batting average of .333, while Paul Skenes leads in strikeouts with 166. This matchup promises to be an intriguing contest as both teams seek to improve their standings.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs Game Information

Game Date: August 16, 2025
Game Time: 02:20 PM ET
TV Channel: SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network, FOX Sports 1, FOX Deportes
Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

4:35 PM ET
Spencer Horwitz strikes out swinging.
4:33 PM ET
Spencer Horwitz pinch-hitting for Liover Peguero.
4:32 PM ET
Joey Bart called out on strikes.
4:31 PM ET
Andrew McCutchen called out on strikes.
4:29 PM ET
Nick Gonzales singles to right center field.
4:27 PM ET
Brad Keller (P) replaces Andrew Kittredge (P).
4:25 PM ET
Dansby Swanson lines out to left center field to Tommy Pham.
4:24 PM ET
Nico Hoerner doubles to center field. Ian Happ to third. Seiya Suzuki scores.
4:23 PM ET
Ian Happ is intentionally walked.
4:23 PM ET
Carson Kelly strikes out swinging.
4:18 PM ET
Yohan Ramírez (P) replaces Evan Sisk (P).
4:17 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Evan Sisk to Liover Peguero. Seiya Suzuki to third.
4:16 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki singles to center field, advances to 2nd. Kyle Tucker scores.
4:15 PM ET
Kyle Tucker singles to right field.
4:13 PM ET
Evan Sisk (P) replaces Kyle Nicolas (P).
4:12 PM ET
Bryan Reynolds strikes out swinging.
4:10 PM ET
Tommy Pham grounds out to shallow infield, Matt Shaw to Michael Busch. Jared Triolo to second.
4:09 PM ET
Jared Triolo singles to right center field.
4:07 PM ET
Isiah Kiner-Falefa strikes out on a foul tip.
4:05 PM ET
Andrew Kittredge (P) replaces Shota Imanaga (P).
4:04 PM ET
Michael Busch strikes out swinging.
4:02 PM ET
Matt Shaw grounds out to shortstop, Nick Gonzales to Liover Peguero.
4:01 PM ET
Dansby Swanson grounds out to shortstop, Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Liover Peguero.
3:57 PM ET
Alexander Canario strikes out swinging.
3:54 PM ET
Liover Peguero singles to left field. Joey Bart to third.
3:53 PM ET
Joey Bart walks.
3:50 PM ET
Andrew McCutchen flies out to deep left field to Ian Happ.
3:47 PM ET
Nick Gonzales grounds out to shallow infield, Matt Shaw to Michael Busch.
3:45 PM ET
Nico Hoerner hits into a force out to shortstop. Seiya Suzuki out at third.
3:43 PM ET
Ian Happ lines out to right center field to Bryan Reynolds.
3:42 PM ET
Carson Kelly pops out to Liover Peguero.
3:41 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit by pitch. Seiya Suzuki to second.
3:40 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki singles to center field.
3:36 PM ET
Kyle Nicolas (P) replaces Mike Burrows (P).
3:36 PM ET
Bryan Reynolds flies out to deep center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
3:35 PM ET
Tommy Pham walks.
3:32 PM ET
Jared Triolo doubles to deep left field.
3:31 PM ET
Isiah Kiner-Falefa flies out to left field to Ian Happ.
3:30 PM ET
Alexander Canario flies out to deep left field to Ian Happ.
3:28 PM ET
Kyle Tucker strikes out swinging.
3:26 PM ET
Michael Busch called out on strikes.
3:25 PM ET
Matt Shaw singles to left field.
3:23 PM ET
Dansby Swanson flies out to deep right center field to Bryan Reynolds.
3:19 PM ET
Liover Peguero called out on strikes.
3:18 PM ET
Joey Bart pops out to Michael Busch.
3:17 PM ET
Andrew McCutchen grounds out to shallow infield, Dansby Swanson to Michael Busch.
3:14 PM ET
Nico Hoerner pops out to shallow left field to Jared Triolo.
3:11 PM ET
Ian Happ walks.
3:08 PM ET
Carson Kelly singles to shallow center field. Pete Crow-Armstrong to third. Kyle Tucker scores.
3:08 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong walks. Kyle Tucker to second.
3:05 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki pops out to shallow center field to Nick Gonzales.
3:05 PM ET
Kyle Tucker singles to right field.
3:03 PM ET
Michael Busch grounds out to first base to Liover Peguero.
3:01 PM ET
Nick Gonzales grounds out to shortstop, Nico Hoerner to Michael Busch.
3:00 PM ET
Bryan Reynolds grounds out to shallow infield, Nico Hoerner to Michael Busch.
2:59 PM ET
Tommy Pham homers to left field.
2:58 PM ET
Jared Triolo flies out to shallow left field to Dansby Swanson.
2:55 PM ET
Matt Shaw grounds out to third base. Nico Hoerner out at second.
2:54 PM ET
Dansby Swanson strikes out on a foul tip.
2:51 PM ET
Nico Hoerner singles to right field.
2:47 PM ET
Isiah Kiner-Falefa grounds out to shortstop, Dansby Swanson to Michael Busch.
2:45 PM ET
Alexander Canario lines out to shallow left field to Dansby Swanson.
2:43 PM ET
Liover Peguero called out on strikes.
2:40 PM ET
Ian Happ grounds out to shortstop, Jared Triolo to Liover Peguero.
2:39 PM ET
Carson Kelly pops out to second base to Nick Gonzales.
2:38 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out on a foul tip.
2:35 PM ET
Joey Bart flies out to deep center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
2:34 PM ET
Andrew McCutchen strikes out swinging.
2:32 PM ET
Nick Gonzales strikes out swinging.
2:27 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki flies out to deep right center field to Alexander Canario.
2:26 PM ET
Kyle Tucker grounds out to shallow infield. Michael Busch out at second.
2:26 PM ET
Michael Busch singles to deep right center field.
2:22 PM ET
Bryan Reynolds flies out to deep right field to Kyle Tucker.
2:21 PM ET
Tommy Pham grounds out to second base, Nico Hoerner to Michael Busch.
2:21 PM ET
Jared Triolo strikes out swinging.

Chicago Cubs Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 68-53
Home Record: 36-23
Away Record: 32-30
Division Record: 19-16
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .562

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 52-71
Home Record: 34-29
Away Record: 18-42
Division Record: 15-22
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .423

Stat Leaders

Chicago Cubs (68-53, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Nico Hoerner, 0.292
RBI Leader: Seiya Suzuki, 85 RBI
Home Run Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 27 HR
Runs Leader: Kyle Tucker, 77 Runs
Hits Leader: Nico Hoerner, 130 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 30 SB
ERA Leader: Gavin Hollowell, 1.23 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Matthew Boyd, 126 K
Wins Leader: Matthew Boyd, 11 W
Saves Leader: Daniel Palencia, 16 SV

Pittsburgh Pirates (52-71, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Billy Cook, 0.333
RBI Leader: Bryan Reynolds, 61 RBI
Home Run Leader: Oneil Cruz, 18 HR
Runs Leader: Oneil Cruz, 58 Runs
Hits Leader: Bryan Reynolds, 111 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Oneil Cruz, 34 SB
ERA Leader: Justin Lawrence, 0.79 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Paul Skenes, 166 K
Wins Leader: Paul Skenes, 7 W
Saves Leader: David Bednar, 17 SV

Chicago Cubs Injury Report

Miguel Amaya – Ankle (D10) – The Chicago Cubs placed C Miguel Amaya on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain.
Eli Morgan – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Eli Morgan to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow impingement.
Jameson Taillon – Calf (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list with a strained right calf.
Justin Steele – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred LHP Justin Steele from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list and will undergo season-ending surgery to repair his flexor tendon and address UCL damage in his left elbow.
Michael Soroka – Shoulder (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.

Pittsburgh Pirates Injury Report

Oneil Cruz – Concussion (D7) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed OF Oneil Cruz on the 7-day injured list due to concussion.
Jared Jones – Elbow (D60) – The Pittsburgh Pirates transferred RHP Jared Jones to the 60-Day injured list with a right elbow UCL sprain.
Endy Rodríguez – Elbow (D60) – The Pittsburgh Pirates transferred C Endy Rodríguez to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow inflammation.
Tim Mayza – Shoulder (D60) – The Pittsburgh Pirates transferred LHP Tim Mayza from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a left shoulder lat muscle strain.
Enmanuel Valdez – Shoulder (D60) – The Pittsburgh Pirates transferred INF Enmanuel Valdez from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation. Valdez recently underwent season-ending surgery on his dislocated left shoulder.
Justin Lawrence – Elbow (D60) – The Pittsburgh Pirates transferred RHP Justin Lawrence to the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.

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