On Tuesday, Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs (3-4) face Brent Rooker and the Athletics (2-3), with first pitch scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET at Sutter Health Park.
If you’re planning on watching this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the Athletics-Cubs matchup.
When is Athletics vs. Cubs and when does it start?
This matchup between the Athletics and Cubs will take place on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. You can expect the opening pitch at 10:05 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Athletics vs. Cubs
The Athletics and Cubs will take to the diamond at Sutter Health Park for this matchup on April 1, and if you want to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on NBCS-CA, MARQ.
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Athletics vs. Cubs Game Preview
Yesterday, the Cubs claimed an 18-3 victory over the Athletics, with Ben Brown (5.0 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 5 K) registering the win for the Cubs. Carson Kelly went 4-for-4 with a double, a triple, a home run and five RBI to lead the offensive attack. Joey Estes (4.0 IP, 6 R, 9 H, 2 K) was credited with the loss for the Athletics.
Athletics Stats, Odds & Insights (2024)
The Athletics finished with a 13-8 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite last season (winning 61.9% of those games).
The Athletics ranked eighth-best in MLB action last season with 196 total home runs.
Last year the Athletics ranked 17th in baseball slugging .393.
The Athletics’ 4.38 team ERA ranked 25th across all league pitching staffs.
Last season pitchers for the Athletics combined for the 25th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.335).
Cubs Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Cubs have won two out of the six games in which they’ve been the underdog.
The Cubs have hit 10 homers this season, which ranks third in the league.
Fueled by 28 extra-base hits, the Cubs rank 10th in MLB with a .443 slugging percentage this season.
The Cubs have pitched to a 5.75 ERA this season, which ranks 26th in baseball.
Cubs pitchers have a 1.672 WHIP this season, fourth-worst in the majors.
Cubs Starter Recent Performance: Justin Steele
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Diamondbacks | March 27 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Dodgers | March 19 | 4.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Athletics Key Players to Watch (2024 Stats)
Luis Severino (0-0) gets the start for the Athletics, his second of the season.
His most recent appearance was on Friday against the Seattle Mariners, when the right-hander tossed six scoreless innings while allowing three hits.
Rooker hit 39 home runs last season, drove in 112 runs and posted a .293 batting average.
JJ Bleday collected 139 hits, posted an OBP of .324, and a .437 SLG.
Lawrence Butler finished with a .262 average, 22 home runs and 57 RBI last season.
Cubs Key Players to Watch
Justin Steele will take to the mound for the Cubs, his third start of the season.
The left-hander last pitched on Friday, when he threw five innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks, giving up three earned runs.
He has an ERA of 8.00, a 3.5 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.444 in two games this season.
Kyle Tucker leads the Cubs in home runs (three), runs batted in (10) and has a team-high batting average of .323.
Dansby Swanson has two doubles, two home runs and three walks while hitting .259.
Kelly has a double, a triple, a home run and three walks while batting .500.
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