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Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (September 05, 2025)

September 5, 2025 by Fubo Sports Desk
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The Washington Nationals (56-83) are set to face the Chicago Cubs (80-60) in a matchup at Wrigley Field. The Cubs, currently ranked second in their division, are looking to bounce back from a one-game losing streak after a strong season, highlighted by a .571 winning percentage and a solid home record of 43-26. In contrast, the Nationals are riding a three-game winning streak, though they sit at the bottom of their division with a .403 winning percentage. Key players for the Cubs include Seiya Suzuki, who leads the team with 89 RBIs, and Caleb Thielbar, boasting an impressive 1.99 ERA. The Nationals will rely on James Wood, who has contributed significantly with 86 RBIs and 27 home runs this season.

Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs Game Information

Game Date: September 05, 2025
Game Time: 02:20 PM ET
TV Channel: MLB.TV – Chicago Cubs
Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Live Updates

5:00 PM ET
Riley Adams strikes out swinging.
4:58 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro strikes out swinging.
4:56 PM ET
Luis García flies out to left center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
4:54 PM ET
Porter Hodge (P) replaces Taylor Rogers (P).
4:53 PM ET
Dansby Swanson lines out to center field to Robert Hassell.
4:51 PM ET
Willi Castro walks.
4:49 PM ET
Nico Hoerner flies out to deep right center field to Daylen Lile. Seiya Suzuki to third.
4:49 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out on a foul tip.
4:46 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki walks.
4:44 PM ET
Ian Happ homers to center field.
4:41 PM ET
Konnor Pilkington (P) replaces Jackson Rutledge (P).
4:40 PM ET
Daylen Lile pops out to shallow left field to Matt Shaw.
4:39 PM ET
Josh Bell doubles to shallow left field.
4:38 PM ET
CJ Abrams strikes out swinging.
4:37 PM ET
James Wood grounds out to shortstop, Matt Shaw to Michael Busch.
4:35 PM ET
Taylor Rogers (P) replaces Andrew Kittredge (P).
4:33 PM ET
Michael Busch pops out to shallow center field to CJ Abrams.
4:32 PM ET
Reese McGuire singles to right field.
4:31 PM ET
Matt Shaw strikes out swinging.
4:30 PM ET
Dansby Swanson pops out to Riley Adams.
4:29 PM ET
Jackson Rutledge (P) replaces Shinnosuke Ogasawara (P).
4:27 PM ET
Brady House grounds out to shallow infield. Riley Adams out at second.
4:26 PM ET
Robert Hassell strikes out swinging.
4:24 PM ET
Riley Adams singles to shortstop.
4:22 PM ET
Andrew Kittredge (P) replaces Caleb Thielbar (P).
4:20 PM ET
Willi Castro grounds out to second base, Luis García to Andrés Chaparro.
4:19 PM ET
Nico Hoerner homers to center field.
4:19 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong out on a sacrifice fly to left field to James Wood. Ian Happ scores.
4:16 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki flies out to deep center field to Robert Hassell. Ian Happ to third.
4:14 PM ET
Ian Happ walks.
4:10 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro strikes out swinging.
4:07 PM ET
Luis García out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong. Daylen Lile scores.
4:06 PM ET
Daylen Lile triples to deep left center field. Josh Bell scores. CJ Abrams scores.
4:03 PM ET
Caleb Thielbar (P) replaces Javier Assad (P).
4:01 PM ET
Josh Bell walks. CJ Abrams to second.
3:59 PM ET
CJ Abrams singles to deep right field.
3:58 PM ET
James Wood strikes out swinging.
3:55 PM ET
Michael Busch grounds out to second base, Luis García to Andrés Chaparro.
3:54 PM ET
Reese McGuire flies out to center field to Robert Hassell.
3:53 PM ET
Matt Shaw pops out to Andrés Chaparro.
3:49 PM ET
Shinnosuke Ogasawara (P) replaces Orlando Ribalta (P).
3:48 PM ET
Brady House lines out to deep right field to Willi Castro.
3:46 PM ET
Robert Hassell grounds out to second base. Riley Adams out at second.
3:45 PM ET
Riley Adams walks.
3:41 PM ET
Dansby Swanson flies out to center field to Robert Hassell.
3:37 PM ET
Willi Castro doubles to left field. Nico Hoerner to third. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores. Ian Happ scores.
3:36 PM ET
Nico Hoerner walks. Pete Crow-Armstrong to second. Ian Happ to third.
3:34 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong singles to right field. Ian Happ to second.
3:32 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki called out on strikes.
3:29 PM ET
Orlando Ribalta (P) replaces Jake Irvin (P).
3:28 PM ET
Ian Happ walks.
3:27 PM ET
Michael Busch grounds out to second base, Luis García to Andrés Chaparro.
3:23 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro pops out to shallow right field to Nico Hoerner.
3:22 PM ET
Luis García homers to center field. Daylen Lile scores.
3:21 PM ET
Daylen Lile triples to deep center field.
3:20 PM ET
Josh Bell grounds out to first base to Michael Busch.
3:19 PM ET
CJ Abrams flies out to center field to Ian Happ.
3:14 PM ET
Reese McGuire flies out to shallow left field to James Wood.
3:13 PM ET
Matt Shaw walks.
3:09 PM ET
Dansby Swanson walks.
3:07 PM ET
Willi Castro flies out to deep center field to Robert Hassell. Pete Crow-Armstrong to third.
3:06 PM ET
Nico Hoerner lines out to right field to Daylen Lile.
3:03 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong singles to right field.
2:58 PM ET
James Wood grounds out to shortstop, Dansby Swanson to Michael Busch.
2:58 PM ET
Brady House grounds out to shortstop, Dansby Swanson to Michael Busch.
2:57 PM ET
Robert Hassell grounds out to second base, Nico Hoerner to Michael Busch.
2:53 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki flies out to center field to Robert Hassell.
2:52 PM ET
Ian Happ lines out to shallow center field to Luis García.
2:51 PM ET
Michael Busch strikes out swinging.
2:49 PM ET
Reese McGuire homers to center field.
2:46 PM ET
Riley Adams flies out to right field to Willi Castro.
2:45 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro hit by pitch.
2:43 PM ET
Luis García lines out to center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
2:42 PM ET
Daylen Lile strikes out on a foul tip.
2:39 PM ET
Matt Shaw called out on strikes.
2:37 PM ET
Dansby Swanson homers to center field. Willi Castro scores. Nico Hoerner scores.
2:34 PM ET
Willi Castro hit by pitch.
2:33 PM ET
Nico Hoerner doubles to left field. Seiya Suzuki scores.
2:31 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Daylen Lile. Ian Happ scores.
2:30 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki singles to shallow right field. Ian Happ to third.
2:29 PM ET
Ian Happ walks.
2:27 PM ET
Michael Busch flies out to left center field to Robert Hassell.
2:24 PM ET
Josh Bell flies out to deep left field to Ian Happ.
2:23 PM ET
CJ Abrams called out on strikes.
2:21 PM ET
James Wood called out on strikes.

Chicago Cubs Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 80-60
Home Record: 43-26
Away Record: 37-34
Division Record: 24-18
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .571

Washington Nationals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 56-83
Home Record: 29-42
Away Record: 27-41
Division Record: 7-18
Streak: 3 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .403

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Stat Leaders

Chicago Cubs (80-60, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Kevin Alcántara, 0.333
RBI Leader: Seiya Suzuki, 89 RBI
Home Run Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 28 HR
Runs Leader: Kyle Tucker, 89 Runs
Hits Leader: Nico Hoerner, 146 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 31 SB
ERA Leader: Caleb Thielbar, 1.99 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Matthew Boyd, 142 K
Wins Leader: Matthew Boyd, 12 W
Saves Leader: Daniel Palencia, 22 SV

Washington Nationals (56-83, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Trey Lipscomb, 0.500
RBI Leader: James Wood, 86 RBI
Home Run Leader: James Wood, 27 HR
Runs Leader: CJ Abrams, 80 Runs
Hits Leader: James Wood, 134 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: CJ Abrams, 28 SB
ERA Leader: Luis García, 0.90 ERA
Strikeout Leader: MacKenzie Gore, 173 K
Wins Leader: Jake Irvin, 8 W
Saves Leader: Kyle Finnegan, 20 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.
Ryan Brasier – Groin (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Ryan Brasier on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain.
Eli Morgan – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Eli Morgan to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow impingement.
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.
Jameson Taillon – Groin (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list.
Kyle Tucker – Calf (Day-to-Day) – Tucker is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s (Sep. 3) game against the Braves.
Michael Soroka – Shoulder (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.

Washington Nationals Injury Report

Josiah Gray – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals placed RHP Josiah Gray on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Keibert Ruiz – Concussion (D7) – The Washington Nationals placed C Keibert Ruiz on the 7-day injured list, renewed symptoms will force him to remain on the injured list through the All-Star break.
Drew Millas – Finger (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred C Drew Millas from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a dislocated left index finger.
MacKenzie Gore – Shoulder (D15) – The Washington Nationals placed LHP MacKenzie Gore on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation.
DJ Herz – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals placed LHP DJ Herz on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Trevor Williams – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred RHP Trevor Williams to the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow sprain.
Derek Law – Forearm (D60) – The Washington Nationals reported on Friday (Jul. 18) that RHP Derek Law has a partial tear of his flexor tendon and will undergo surgery to repair it. Expects to be ready mid-season 2026.

Chicago Cubs Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

September 05, 2025 vs Washington Nationals
September 06, 2025 vs Washington Nationals
September 07, 2025 vs Washington Nationals
September 08, 2025 at Atlanta Braves
September 09, 2025 at Atlanta Braves
September 10, 2025 at Atlanta Braves
September 12, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Rays
September 13, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Rays
September 14, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Rays
September 15, 2025 at Pittsburgh Pirates

Washington Nationals Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

September 05, 2025 at Chicago Cubs
September 06, 2025 at Chicago Cubs
September 07, 2025 at Chicago Cubs
September 08, 2025 at Miami Marlins
September 09, 2025 at Miami Marlins
September 10, 2025 at Miami Marlins
September 11, 2025 at Miami Marlins
September 12, 2025 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
September 13, 2025 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
September 14, 2025 vs Pittsburgh Pirates

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