It’s the Athletics versus the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 4, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- TV Channels: NBC Sports California (NBCSCA), Marquee Sports Network
- Streaming: Athletics – MLB.TV, Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs on June 4, 2026
You can watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Athletics live on DIRECTV on NBCSCA or Marquee Sports Network, or you can stream on Athletics – MLB.TV and Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV on June 4, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET.
Athletics (30-31) at Chicago Cubs (32-30) — Game Preview
The Athletics enter Wrigley Field at 30-31 to face a Cubs team sitting at 32-30. The Athletics have the higher team batting average at .247, while Chicago brings a slight power edge with 69 home runs compared with the Athletics’ 65. J.T. Ginn gets the start for the Athletics after posting a 3-3 record, 2.87 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 52 strikeouts, while Shota Imanaga goes for Chicago at 4-6 with a 4.37 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 69 strikeouts in 70 innings.
Nick Kurtz remains a key bat for the Athletics with a .288 average, .440 on-base percentage, .507 slugging mark, 11 home runs and 43 RBIs. For Chicago, Michael Busch leads the team with 36 RBIs, ahead of Ian Happ’s 31, while Happ adds a stronger power profile with 13 home runs. A key matchup will be how Imanaga’s strike-throwing holds up against an Athletics lineup that has drawn 229 walks.
Streaming
Athletics – MLB.TV, Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs Game Today?
The Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs game starts at 8:05 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs?
You can watch Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs on Athletics – MLB.TV, Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV, your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs Channel on DIRECTV
Athletics: NBC Sports California (Channel 698). Chicago Cubs: Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664).
Players to Watch: Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs
Athletics
Nick Kurtz — 1B. Kurtz is hitting .288 with a .440 on-base percentage and a .507 slugging mark, the kind of profile that makes him the engine of the Athletics offense. His 43 RBIs and 11 home runs add the power to the patience, giving the lineup a true middle-of-the-order anchor.
Shea Langeliers — C. The catcher has supplied real power from behind the plate, with 14 home runs and a .286 average. His 30 RBIs give the Athletics another run-producing option in the middle of the lineup.
J.T. Ginn — SP. Tonight’s starter brings a 2.87 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP through 59.2 innings, with 52 strikeouts and a 3-3 record. His strikeout-to-walk balance has been a strength, and this start gives him a chance to keep building on a strong first half.
Chicago Cubs
Michael Busch — 1B. Busch leads the Cubs with 36 RBIs, ahead of Ian Happ’s 31, even with a .244 average and just 6 home runs. The run production has come in clusters, and he has been the most consistent run-producer in a Cubs lineup that has needed one.
Ian Happ — LF. Happ’s bat plays in a different shape, with 13 home runs and 31 RBIs on a .232 average. He gives the Cubs a lefty power presence in the middle of the order, and his ability to drive the ball pairs cleanly with Busch’s run-scoring touch.
Alex Bregman — 3B. Bregman adds a .255 average, .337 on-base percentage and .356 slugging mark to the Cubs’ lineup. His contact skills and plate discipline give Chicago another steady at-bat when the offense needs traffic on the bases.
Shota Imanaga — SP. Tonight’s starter carries a 4.37 ERA across 70 innings, with 69 strikeouts and a 4-6 record. The 1.07 WHIP points to solid control, and a strong outing here would help steady his run-prevention numbers.
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