CHICAGO – The Philadelphia Phillies clash with the Chicago Cubs in a rubber match on “Sunday Night Baseball” today – Sunday, April 27 – at historic Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.
The game will broadcast live on ESPN with the first pitch at 7:10 p.m. Eastern (6:10 p.m. Central). Those who have cut the cable cord can catch the game for free by utilizing streaming alternatives like FuboTV ($30 off first month) and DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial.
SlingTV also has promotional offers for new customers.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies (14-13) finally snapped a five-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory over the Cubs on April 26. Jesus Luzardo allowed two unearned runs on three hits.
Philadelphia put up six runs in the fourth inning, pummeling Chicago starter Ben Brown in front of a stunned Wrigley crowd.
The Phillies trail the Mets by five games in the NL East. New York has won eight of its last 10.
Phillies players to watch
Slugger Kyle Schwarber has seven home runs and 18 RBI with a .250 batting average and .915 OPS. He is coming off a two-RBI performance on April 26.
First baseman Bryce Harper has five home runs and 16 RBI with a .242 batting average. He also notched two RBI in the Phillies’ latest victory.
Right fielder Nick Castellanos has three home runs and 15 RBI while batting .283. He brings a three-game hitting streak into tonight’s matchup.
Chicago Cubs
The Cubs (17-11) dropped the previous matchup, but have won six of their last 10 games and tout a 2.5-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Central.
Seiya Suzuki notched two hits and drove in three runs in the loss. Chicago left 10 runners stranded on the day.
The Cubs went 2-4 against the Phillies in 2024.
Cubs players to watch
Right fielder Kyle Tucker has seven home runs and 25 RBI, which is the fourth-highest in the Majors. He also touts a .300 batting average with 1.009 OPS. Tucker has tallied only one hit in his last three games.
First baseman Michael Busch has five home runs and 16 RBI with a .295 batting average and .954 OPS. He was walked four times in his last two games while crossing the plate twice.
Centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has racked up five home runs and 18 RBI with a .284 batting average. He has seven hits in his last four games.
Today’s pitching matchup
PHI Aaron Nola (0-5, 6.43 ERA) vs. CHI Jameson Taillon (1-1, 4.73)
Nola, an 11-year veteran, gets another chance to right his own sinking ship with a sixth appearance this season. Philadelphia has dropped all of his games. Nola has allowed three or more earned runs in four of his five starts. The right-hander has struck out six or more in that same span, totaling 31 strikeouts for the season while also sporting a 1.61 WHIP.
Tallion started out rocky in his opener, but has been solid ever since. Making his sixth appearance, the right-hander has allowed at least one home run in four of his five games and has allowed at least two earned runs in that same span. Tallion touts 24 strikeouts with a 1.20 WHIP.
What are the latest odds for Phillies vs. Cubs?
Spread: CHI: (+1.5), PHI: (-1.5)
Moneyline: CHI: (-120), PHI: (+100)
Run total: 8
Here’s more information on how to watch today’s Phillies vs. Cubs game on TV and streaming services:
What: MLB baseball: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs
When: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 7:10 p.m. Eastern (6:10 p.m. Central)
Where: Wrigley Field | Chicago, Ill.
Channel: ESPN
Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $30 off first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and SlingTV (promotional offers)
Cable Channel Finder: AT&T U-Verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DirecTV, Dish, Verizon Fios
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