The white-hot Red Sox head to Wrigley Field for a thrilling three-game series with the first-place Cubs.
The two historic teams will play each other in a weekend set from July 18-20, beginning play on the other side of the All-Star break.
Boston rolled into the break riding its longest winning streak since 2018, surging back into the AL East race. The pitching has been superb, largely because of Garrett Crochet, Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito — the three starting pitchers poised to take the ball this weekend. Then there's Ceddanne Rafaela, the electric center fielder playing like one of the game's elite.
The Cubs are buoyed by their own scintillating talent. Pete Crow-Armstrong just started the All-Star Game in his age-23 season, and he did so alongside the steady Kyle Tucker. Add in Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki, and it's no surprise that Chicago boasts one of the highest-scoring outfits in the league.
Here's everything that you need to know about watching Cubs vs. Red Sox this weekend.
Where to watch Cubs vs. Red Sox today
- TV channel: Marquee Sports Network, NESN (local) | MLB Network, Fox (national)
- Live stream: Fubo
Two games of the Cubs vs. Red Sox weekend series will air on national TV. Game 1 of the three-game set on Friday, July 18, will be on MLB Network, while Game 2 will be on Fox.
The first and third games will be broadcast regionally on Marquee Sports Network and NESN.
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Cubs vs. Red Sox schedule
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., July 18 | Cubs 4, Red Sox 1 | — | — |
| Sat., July 19 | Cubs 6, Red Sox 0 | — | — |
| Sun., July 20 | Cubs vs. Red Sox | 2:20 p.m. | NESN, Marquee Sports Network, Fubo |