It’s the Chicago Cubs versus the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 8, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:35 PM ET
- Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
- TV Channels: Marquee Sports Network, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN)
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Baltimore Orioles on July 8, 2026
You can watch the Baltimore Orioles take on the Chicago Cubs live on DIRECTV on Marquee Sports Network and Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) on July 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM ET.
Chicago Cubs (51-40) at Baltimore Orioles (42-50) — Game Preview
The Chicago Cubs bring a 51-40 record into Oriole Park at Camden Yards to face a Baltimore Orioles club sitting at 42-50. Chicago’s lineup has produced 137 home runs as a team this season while Baltimore has managed 100, giving the Cubs a clear power advantage on paper.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has been the engine of that attack, hitting .293 with 19 home runs and 50 RBIs from center field, while Pete Alonso has answered for Baltimore with 19 home runs and 60 RBIs from first base. Dansby Swanson backs up the middle of the Cubs’ order with 58 RBIs of his own, and Taylor Ward gives the Orioles a steadier presence at .251 out of left field.
Chicago sits 7 games behind in the NL Central and 8 games behind in the National League overall, while Baltimore trails by 12.5 games in the AL East as the two clubs meet in this interleague matchup.
Regional Coverage
Marquee Sports Network, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN)
League Packages
What Time is the Chicago Cubs vs. Baltimore Orioles Game Today?
The Chicago Cubs vs. Baltimore Orioles game starts at 6:35 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Baltimore Orioles?
You can watch Chicago Cubs vs. Baltimore Orioles on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Chicago Cubs Channel on DIRECTV
Chicago Cubs fans can find the team on Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664).
Baltimore Orioles Channel on DIRECTV
Baltimore Orioles fans can find the team on Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) (Channel 640).
Players to Watch: Chicago Cubs vs. Baltimore Orioles
Chicago Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong — CF. Pete Crow-Armstrong holds down center field for the Cubs while hitting .293 with 19 home runs and 50 RBIs. His .383 on-base percentage pairs with a .525 slugging mark, giving Chicago a rare blend of contact and power at the top of the lineup.
Dansby Swanson — SS. Dansby Swanson mans shortstop for the Cubs and paces the club with 58 RBIs to go with 16 home runs. His .211 average shows that most of his production comes from driving in runs rather than pure contact skill.
Ian Happ — LF. In left field, Ian Happ has put together 17 home runs and 41 RBIs this season for Chicago. His .435 slugging percentage outpaces his .216 average by a wide margin, the profile of a hitter who trades batting average for extra-base pop.
Baltimore Orioles
Taylor Ward — LF. Left fielder Taylor Ward carries a .251 average into tonight’s matchup for Baltimore. He backs it with a .379 on-base percentage, well ahead of his .351 slugging mark, a sign his value comes more from reaching base than driving the ball.
Pete Alonso — 1B. Nineteen home runs and 60 RBIs make Pete Alonso the middle-of-the-order threat for Baltimore at first base. His .251 average matches Taylor Ward’s mark at the top of the Baltimore lineup, giving the Orioles two hitters with identical averages but different offensive profiles.
Gunnar Henderson — SS. Baltimore’s infield gets a jolt from shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who has turned in 16 home runs and 40 RBIs on a .223 average this season. Baltimore has leaned on that power even as his .295 on-base percentage suggests contact remains a work in progress relative to his .404 slugging mark.
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