Where to Watch the Cubs vs. Astros Series: TV Channel, Live Stream, Game Times and more

On Tuesday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Chicago Cubs (13-9) hosting the Houston Astros (7-16) at 7:40 PM ET.

The Cubs and Astros will clash in a three-game series, which ends on Thursday. For details and insights on the series as it happens, continue reading.

How to Watch the Cubs vs. Astros Series

• Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET (Jordan Wicks vs. J.P. France): MARQ | Watch on Fubo
• Wednesday at 7:40 PM ET (Jameson Taillon vs. Spencer Arrighetti): SCHN | Watch on Fubo
• Thursday at 2:20 PM ET (Javier Assad vs. Justin Verlander): SCHN | Watch on Fubo

Cubs’ Leading Hitters

• Michael Busch has three doubles, six home runs, nine walks and 15 RBI (21 total hits).
• Cody Bellinger has put up 18 hits with a double, a triple, four home runs and 11 walks. He has driven in 15 runs.
• Nico Hoerner has put up 21 hits with six doubles, a triple and 10 walks. He has driven in six runs.
• Ian Happ has recorded 17 hits with four doubles, a triple, a home run and 13 walks. He has driven in 12 runs.

Astros’ Leading Hitters

• Kyle Tucker has 24 hits with six doubles, five home runs, 16 walks and 17 RBI. He’s also stolen four bases.
• Jose Altuve has 33 hits with eight doubles, five home runs, 10 walks and seven RBI. He’s also stolen three bases.
• Yordan Alvarez has 26 hits with three doubles, five home runs and 10 walks. He has driven in 13 runs.
• Jeremy Pena has put up 31 hits with five doubles, two home runs and three walks. He has driven in 10 runs with four stolen bases.

Cubs Pitching Rankings

• The 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Cubs pitching staff ranks eighth in MLB.
• Chicago’s 3.99 team ERA ranks 15th among all MLB pitching staffs.
• The Cubs average baseball’s 19th-ranked WHIP (1.295).
• Cubs pitchers combine to give up the 16th-fewest home runs in baseball (23 total, 1.0 per game).

Astros Pitching Rankings

• The Astros strike out just 7.8 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, which ranks 27th in MLB.
• Houston has pitched to a 5.10 ERA this season, which ranks 29th in baseball.
• The Astros have a combined 1.507 WHIP as a pitching staff, third-highest in MLB.
• With just 20 homers allowed, the Astros rank ninth in the league at preventing long balls.

Cubs Injury Report

Seiya Suzuki: 10 Day IL (Oblique strain), Justin Steele: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Julian Merryweather: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Caleb Kilian: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Ian Happ: day-to-day (Hamstring)

Astros Injury Report

Jose Urquidy: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Cristian Javier: 15 Day IL (Neck), Framber Valdez: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Luis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Oliver Ortega: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Lance McCullers Jr.: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Penn Murfee: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kendall Graveman: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bennett Sousa: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)