CHICAGO – After an offensive slugfest, the Dodgers and Cubs conclude their two-game series today – Wednesday, April 23 – at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.
The game will broadcast live on MLB Network, Marquee Sports Network and SportsNet LA with the first pitch at 7 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. Central). Those who have cut the cable cord can catch the game for free by utilizing streaming alternatives like FuboTV and DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial.
SlingTV also has promotional offers for new customers. Note: You will need either Sling Orange, Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue and the $11.99 sports add-on package to watch this game on Sling TV.
| Streaming service | Monthly Price | Free trial | Length | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DirecTV Stream | $74.99 | Yes | 5-day | No |
| FuboTV | $84.99 | Yes | 5-day | $30 off first month |
| SlingTV | $45.99 | No | N/A | Half off first month |
The Dodgers
The Dodgers (16-8) came up just short in a thrilling, 11-10, extra inning affair at Wrigley Field on April 22.
Los Angeles has won six of its last 10 games, tallying 11 home runs in that span while averaging 4.1 runs per game.
The World Series champions are one game behind the San Diego Padres in the NL East.
Dodgers players to watch
NL MVP Shohei Ohtani has notched six home runs and eight RBI with a .264 batting average. Ohtani crossed the plate twice in his first game back after taking a short paternity leave.
Second baseman Tommy Edman is tied for third in baseball with eight home runs with six home runs and 19 RBI while batting .272. Edman racked up four RBI and one home run in last night’s explosive matchup.
Left fielder Teoscar Hernandez has five home runs and 18 RBI while batting .259. He has a two-game double streak heading into tonight’s matchup and touts five total this season.
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Chicago Cubs
The Cubs (15-10) outslugged the Dodgers in one of the more intense games of the season thus far as Ian Happ’s 10th inning walk-off grounder sent Wrigley into euphoria.
Chicago has won six of its last 10 games, belting a monstrous 19 home runs in that span and averaging six runs per game.
The Cubs have a 1.5-game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central.
Cubs players to watch
Right fielder Kyle Tucker continues to tear apart the baseball with seven home runs, a league-tying 25 RBI and a team-high .320 batting average with eighth-best 1.070 OPS.
Shortstop Dansby Swanson has four home runs and 13 RBI with a .198 batting average. He has struck out at least twice in four his last five games.
Catcher Carson Kelly has notched six home runs with 18 RBI, a .371 batting average and 1.511 OPS. He recently notched two home runs and five RBI on April 18 against the Diamondbacks.
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Today’s pitching matchup
LOS TBD vs. CHI Matthew Boyd (1-2, 2.01 ERA)
Boyd is making his fifth appearance this season. After not allowing a run in his first two starts, he has coughed up five earned runs and 10 hits in his last two games. Boyd has struck out 20 batters and claims a 1.25 WHIP.
What are the latest odds for Dodgers vs. Cubs?
Spread: LOS: (-1.5), CHI: (+1.5)
Moneyline: LOS: (-112), CHI: (-108)
Run total: 9
Here’s more information on how to watch today’s Dodgers vs. Cubs game on TV and streaming services:
What: MLB baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs
When: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. Central)
Where: Wrigley Field | Chicago, Ill.
Channel: MLB Network, Marquee Sports Network and SportsNet LA
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
