The Chicago Cubs (60-63), led by Isaac Paredes, host Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays (57-65) on Saturday at 2:20 p.m. ET.
If you plan on watching this game, read on for information on TV and streaming options for the Chicago-Toronto matchup.
When is the Cubs vs. Blue Jays game and when does it start?
Where can I watch the Cubs vs. Blue Jays game?
The Cubs and Blue Jays will take the field at Wrigley Field for this matchup on August 17. If you want to see the game live, get your tickets now at Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can watch this game live on MLB Network.
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Game preview Cubs vs. Blue Jays
These clubs meet again after the Cubs defeated the Blue Jays 6-5 yesterday. Tyson Miller got the win for the Cubs (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) and Ian Happ led the offense (2-for-4 with a double, a home run and an RBI). Chad Green (0.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 K) took the loss for the Blue Jays.
Cubs Stats, Odds and Insights
The Cubs have a 28-29 record in games in which they were listed as moneyline favorites (they won 49.1% of those games).
Chicago averages 1.0 home runs per game and ranks 20th in the MLB with 128 total home runs.
The Cubs rank 20th in the MLB with a slugging percentage of .386.
Chicago has the fourth-highest team ERA of all MLB pitching teams (3.75).
The Cubs pitchers have a combined WHIP of 1.236 (10th in the MLB).
Statistics, odds and insights on the Blue Jays
The Blue Jays were underdogs in 59 games this season and won 21 (35.6%) of those games.
With only 114 home runs, Toronto ranks 26th as a team in Major League Baseball.
The Blue Jays rank 21st in the majors with a team slugging percentage of .384.
Toronto’s pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.55 this year, which ranks 26th in the MLB.
The Blue Jays rank 24th in the MLB with a combined WHIP of 1.320 this season.
Cubs Starter Recent Performance: Justin Steele
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at White Sox | 10 August | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| against Cardinals | 4 August | 6.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| at Reds | July 30 | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| against Brewers | July 24 | 5.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| against the Diamondbacks | July 19 | 4.2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Current performance of the Blue Jays starter: Chris Bassitt
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| against athletics | 11 August | 4.0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| against Orioles | 6 August | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| at Orioles | July 30 | 4.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| against rays | July 25 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| against Tiger | July 19 | 6.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
Key Cubs players to keep an eye on
Justin Steele starts for the Cubs, his 20th of the season. He has a record of 3-5, a 3.16 ERA and 112 strikeouts in 114 2/3 innings pitched.
In his last appearance on Saturday, the left-hander threw six innings against the Chicago White Sox, allowed no earned runs and collected six hits.
In 19 games this season, the 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.16 and 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings while allowing his opponents a batting average of .221.
Paredes was a key figure for Chicago this season, with 18 home runs, 63 RBI and a .234 batting average.
Happ leads Chicago in home runs (21) and runs batted in (68) this season, while he has a batting average of .233.
Nico Hoerner has 113 hits this season and a slash average of .256/.325/.348.
Key Blue Jays players to keep an eye on
The Blue Jays will send Chris Bassitt (9-11) to the mound for his 25th start this season.
The right-hander allowed seven earned runs in four innings pitched in his last appearance, a duel against the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.
The 35-year-old has a 4.30 ERA with 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.5 walks per nine in 24 games this season.
Guerrero has a team-high batting average of .319 and is the Blue Jays’ leader in home runs (25) and runs batted in (80).
George Springer has a batting average of .219 with 16 doubles, two triples, 14 home runs and 48 walks.
Daulton Varsho has a batting average of .208 with 18 doubles, six triples, 15 home runs and 43 walks.
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