Who is pitching for the Cubs today?

Edward Cabrera (TBD) vs Ryan Johnson (TBD). First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

Chicago Cubs Daily Update
March 30, 2026

Q: What is the Chicago Cubs record in 2026?

The Chicago Cubs are 1-2, 4th in the NL Central.

Q: What channel is the Cubs game on today?

Today's game airs on Marquee Sports Network, FanDuel Sports Network West. First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

The Chicago Cubs are 1-2, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were outplayed by the Washington Nationals 3-6 at Wrigley Field. Today they play the Los Angeles Angels at 07:40 PM EDT on Marquee Sports Network, FanDuel Sports Network West.

Cubs Daily Vibe Check

38°

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Cool

the season is just getting started

14-Day Trend

35° 68°

Only 3 games in. Not a great stretch. Dropped last night by 3 and the temperature took a hit. Also weighing on the score: 6.0 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking.

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Cubs Game Today

Opponent:	Los Angeles Angels (2-2)
Location:	Wrigley Field
First Pitch:	07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Edward Cabrera (TBD) vs Ryan Johnson (TBD)
TV Broadcast:	Marquee Sports Network, FanDuel Sports Network West
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 49°F, Wind 8 mph

Cubs Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were outplayed by the Washington Nationals 3-6 at Wrigley Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	6	11	2
	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	3	4	0

Highlights

Ian Happ went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Alex Bregman went 2-4 with 2 HR and 2 RBI.

Cubs Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	3	0	1.000		W3
Cardinals	2	1	.667	1.0	L1
Reds	2	1	.667	1.0	W2
Cubs	1	2	.333	2.0	L1
Pirates	1	2	.333	2.0	W1

Chicago Cubs are 1-2 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.

Cubs Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
9 Miguel Amaya	1	.500	1.750	2
8 Ian Happ	2	.231	.978	4
3 Alex Bregman	2	.231	.978	2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
3 Alex Bregman	3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games
8 Ian Happ	3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games

Cubs News

In a disappointing 6-3 loss to the Nationals, the Cubs' offense sputtered once again, mustering only four hits, with Alex Bregman and Ian Happ providing the team's only runs on solo homers. Shōta Imanaga's shaky outing continues to raise eyebrows after he allowed another critical home run, highlighting the pitching woes that plague the early season. On a brighter note, the Cubs secured their future by locking in Nico Hoerner with a hefty six-year extension worth $141 million, a move that solidifies his status as the team's backbone and quells trade rumors surrounding him. While the Cubs are still finding their rhythm with a 1-2 record, fans can at least take comfort in Hoerner's commitment to the team amid uncertainty about other roster spots, especially with the implications this deal has for emerging talent like Matt Shaw.

Sources

Bleed Cubbie Blue · 10h ago

Nationals 6, Cubs 3: Home runs by Alex Bregman and Ian Happ are not enough

Before you start complaining about Shōta Imanaga serving up another home run at an inopportune time (with two runners on base), consider that you’re not going to win many games when you get only four hits and three of them are solo homers. That was the tale of the Cubs’ 6-3 loss to the Nationals […]

MLB.com · 9h ago

Bregman uses Wrigley wind for 1st Cubs HR. He didn't need it for his 2nd

CHICAGO -- The way that Nationals center fielder Jacob Young slowly drifted back, it was not clear initially if Alex Bregman was about to have his milestone homer. The Wrigley Field crowd buzzed in anticipation and then the winds over the old ballpark took care of the rest.

MLB.com · 7h ago

Beloved Hoerner gets 6-year extension as Cubs map out their future

CHICAGO -- The more one watches Nico Hoerner play, the more the appreciation grows for what the Cubs’ second baseman can do on a diamond. Fans on the North Side have witnessed him turn into the heart and soul of the ballclub over the better part of a decade and

Cubbiescrib · 10h ago

Final Nico Hoerner contract detail kills offseason rumors before they can even begin

If you were worried the Chicago Cubs might eventually trade Nico Hoerner, despite his new contract extension, you can take solace in this one detail.

Cubbiescrib · 16h ago

1 Cubs player whose future got a lot murkier with the Nico Hoerner contract extension

The Chicago Cubs' nullified their Opening Day loss with a Nico Hoerner extension, but that contract did raise some questions about Matt Shaw's future with the team.

Mlbtraderumors · 16h ago

Cubs, Nico Hoerner Agree To Extension

The Cubs and infielder Nico Hoerner have agreed to a six-year contract extension. Hoerner was slated for free agency after this year, with 2026 being the final season of his previous extension. Hoerner will make $141MM as part of his new deal, which starts in 2027 and will cover Hoerner’s age-30 to age-35 seasons before […]

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Date	Opponent	Time
Tue 03/31	vs Los Angeles Angels	7:40 PM
Wed 04/01	vs Los Angeles Angels	2:20 PM
Fri 04/03	@ Cleveland Guardians	4:10 PM

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