On Saturday, Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs (6-4) take on Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres (7-1), with first pitch scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field.
If you’re trying to watch this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the Chicago-San Diego matchup.
When is Cubs vs. Padres and when does it start?
This matchup between the Cubs and Padres is on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Be ready to see the opening pitch at 2:20 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Cubs vs. Padres
The Cubs and Padres will hit the diamond at Wrigley Field for this matchup on April 5, and if you want to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on MARQ, SDPA.
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Cubs vs. Padres Game Preview
Shota Imanaga (7.1 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 4 K) was credited with the win in the Cubs’ 3-1 victory over the Padres yesterday. Randy Vasquez (4.2 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 2 K) took the loss for the Padres.
Cubs Stats, Odds & Insights
The Cubs have won all three of the games they have been favored on the moneyline this season.
Chicago averages 1.4 home runs per game to rank third in MLB action with 14 total home runs.
The Cubs rank 11th in MLB with a .423 slugging percentage.
Chicago has a 4.70 team ERA that ranks 21st among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Cubs have the 25th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.466).
Padres Stats, Odds & Insights
The Padres have won two of the three games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
San Diego’s seven home runs rank 18th in Major League Baseball.
Fueled by 22 extra-base hits, the Padres rank ninth in MLB with a .428 slugging percentage this season.
San Diego has an ERA of 1.65 as a team, best in baseball.
The Padres have a combined WHIP of just .944 as a pitching staff, which is the third-best in baseball this season.
Cubs Starter Recent Performance: Matthew Boyd
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Diamondbacks | March 30 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
Padres Starter Recent Performance: Nick Pivetta
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Braves | March 30 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Cubs Key Players to Watch
The Cubs will look to Matthew Boyd (0-0) in his second start of the season.
In his last appearance on Sunday, the lefty tossed five scoreless innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks while surrendering four hits.
In one appearance this season, he has a 0.00 ERA and 9 strikeouts per nine innings, while opponents are batting .222 against him.
Tucker is batting .308 with four home runs and 11 RBI. All three of those stats are best among Chicago hitters this season.
Seiya Suzuki is batting .256 this season with a team-high four home runs and 11 RBI.
Carson Kelly has five hits this season and a slash line of .417/.556/.917.
Padres Key Players to Watch
The Padres’ Nick Pivetta will make his second start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw seven scoreless innings while allowing one hit against the Atlanta Braves.
He has an ERA of 0.00, a batting average against of .048 and 5.1 strikeouts per nine innings in one game this season.
Tatis leads the Padres with a .433 batting average.
Jackson Merrill’s two home runs and eight RBI both lead his team.
Manny Machado has three doubles and two walks while hitting .345.
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