The Chicago Cubs are set to host the Los Angeles Angels in a three-game series beginning Monday at 7:40 p.m. EDT. Both teams will be looking to improve their early season records.
Cubs vs. Angels Series Overview
The matchup kicks off as the Cubs attempt to bounce back after a 1-2 start to the season. Meanwhile, the Angels are currently at 2-2. This series presents a critical opportunity for both teams to gain momentum.
Teams’ Performance Last Season
- Chicago Cubs: Finished with a 92-70 record overall and a strong 50-31 at home.
- Los Angeles Angels: Ended the previous season with a 72-90 record, including a challenging 33-48 on the road.
Scoring and Pitching Stats
In terms of scoring, the Cubs averaged 4.9 runs per game while allowing an average of 4.0 runs in the 2025 season. The Angels, on the other hand, had a pitching staff that averaged 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings but gave up 5.2 runs per game.
Injury Updates
Both teams are facing injuries that could impact their performance:
- Cubs Injuries:
- Porter Hodge: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Seiya Suzuki: 10-Day IL (knee)
- Justin Steele: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Jordan Wicks: 15-Day IL (forearm)
- Shelby Miller: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Christopher Austin: 60-Day IL (knee)
- Angels Injuries:
- Kirby Yates: 15-Day IL (knee)
- Robert Stephenson: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Vaughn Grissom: 10-Day IL (hand)
- Grayson Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (arm)
- Ben Joyce: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Anthony Rendon: 60-Day IL (hip)
- Alek Manoah: 15-Day IL (finger)
The Cubs aim to leverage their home-field advantage as they face off against the Angels. Both pitching matchups are expected to set the tone for what promises to be an exciting series.
