Chicago Cubs Game Today (8/6/25): Preview, Confirmed Lineup, How To Watch & Live Stream

The Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds play the final game of their three-game series at Wrigley Field on Wednesday.

Jul 28, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell looks on during batting practice before game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The Chicago Cubs end their home series with the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon.

The Cubs are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Reds on Tuesday.

Chicago will get an off-day on Thursday before they start a six-game road trip in St. Louis against the Cardinals on Friday. The Cubs get another off day on Monday before taking on the Toronto Blue Jays next Tuesday.

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be the Cubs’ next opponent on Aug. 15 at Wrigley Field.

Here is the preview for the Chicago Cubs game today, with probable pitchers, starting lineups, how to watch and listen, injury updates and more.

Aug 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) is greeted by outfielder Ian Happ (8) after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the third inning at Wrigley Field. | David Banks-Imagn Images

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How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 6

Start Time: 1:20 p.m. CT

Stream: Fubo TV

Television/Radio: Cubs: Marquee Sports Network/670 The Score, WRTO 1200 AM; Reds: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio/WLW 700 AM

Location: Wrigley Field

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About Today’s Game

Probable pitchers

Reds: LHP Andrew Abbott (8-1, 2.15)

Abbott has been stellar for the Reds this season, even though he has no-decisions in each of his last three starts. But he’s gone at least five innings in all three starts and struck out 13.

In his last seven starts he is 2-0 with a 2.68 ERA with 27 strikeouts and 13 walks in 40.1 innings. His ERA hasn’t been above 3.00 since the end of April.

Jul 26, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton (22) pitches during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field. | Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

Cubs: RHP Cade Horton (5-3, 3.42)

The former first-round pick is on a two-game winning streak. In his latest start against the Baltimore Orioles on Aug. 1 he gave up two hits, no runs and three walks in five innings. He also struck out three.

In his last seven starts, Horton is 2-2 with a 3.38 ERA with 24 strikeouts and 17 walks in 37.1 innings.

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Batting Order

Cincinnati Reds

Gooooood morning, Reds fans.

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— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) August 6, 2025

TBA

Chicago Cubs

1. Nico Horner

2. Justin Turner

3. Seiya Suzuki

4. Carson Kelly

5. Pete Crow-Armstrong

6. Willi Castro

7. Ian Happ

8. Dansby Swanson

9. Matt Shaw

Last one of the homestand.

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— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 6, 2025

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Cubs Injuries

10 or 15-day IL

Michael Soroka, RHP (15-day, right shoulder discomfort, placed on Aug. 5, eligible to return on Aug. 20): Soroka pitched two innings in his Cubs debut on Monday before he was removed from the game. The Cubs don’t have a timeline for his return.

Jameson Taillon, RHP (15-Day, right calf strain, placed on July 4, retroactive to July 1, eligible to return): Taillon is expected to make one more rehab start before he returns to the Majors.

Miguel Amaya, C (10-Day, left oblique strain, placed on May 25, eligible to return): Amaya will continue his rehab assignment this week in the minors.

60-Day IL or Season-Ending

Eli Morgan, RHP (60-Day, right elbow, placed on April 15, transferred to 60-day IL on May 10, eligible to return): Morgan continues a build-up that includes throwing off a mound. He is not yet ready for a rehab assignment.

Javier Assad, RHP (60-Day, mild left oblique strain, placed on 15-day IL on March 18, transferred to 60-day IL on April 30, eligible to return): Assad is scheduled for a rehab assignment on Wednesday.   

Justin Steele, LHP (60-Day, left elbow surgery, placed on 15-day IL on April 9, moved to 60-day IL on April 23, out for season): Steele underwent left ulnar collateral ligament revision repair and is out for the year.

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