It’s the Minnesota Twins versus the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 17, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- TV Channels: MLB Minnesota Twins, Marquee Sports Network
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs on July 17, 2026
You can watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Minnesota Twins live on DIRECTV on MLB Minnesota Twins and Marquee Sports Network on July 17, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET.
Minnesota Twins (48-49) at Chicago Cubs (54-42) — Game Preview
The Minnesota Twins (48-49) visit Wrigley Field today to face the Chicago Cubs (54-42), with first pitch scheduled for 8:05 PM ET. Chicago’s pitching staff has posted a 4.33 ERA on the season while Minnesota’s arms carry a 4.62 mark, a gap that favors the home club on paper. Josh Bell has anchored the Twins’ lineup at designated hitter, batting .248 with 13 home runs and a team-high 60 RBIs.
The Cubs counter with center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who’s hitting .291 with 21 home runs, 53 RBIs and a .531 slugging percentage. Shortstop Dansby Swanson has driven in 58 runs with 16 homers of his own even with a .211 average, while Minnesota’s Brooks Lee has matched him in the middle infield with 51 RBIs and 14 home runs. The Cubs sit second in the NL Central, 5 games behind Milwaukee; the Twins sit 3 games back in the AL Central, standings context that adds some weight to this interleague matchup at Wrigley.
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MLB Minnesota Twins and Marquee Sports Network
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What Time is the Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs Game Today?
The Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs game starts at 8:05 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs?
You can watch Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Minnesota Twins Channel on DIRECTV
Twins fans can find the game on MLB Minnesota Twins (Channel 668).
Chicago Cubs Channel on DIRECTV
Cubs fans can catch the broadcast on Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664).
Players to Watch: Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs
Minnesota Twins
Josh Bell — DH. Bell is hitting .248 with 13 home runs and a team-leading 60 RBIs as Minnesota’s primary run producer. As the club’s regular designated hitter, he’s the bat Minnesota leans on most to drive in runners already on base.
Brooks Lee — 3B. The Twins’ shortstop has driven in 51 runs and gone deep 14 times, giving Minnesota pop from the middle of the infield. His .309 on-base percentage and .428 slugging mark show a hitter who does damage on contact rather than working deep counts.
Austin Martin — RF. Martin sets the table at a .249 clip, but it’s his .360 on-base percentage that stands out as the best plate-discipline number among Minnesota’s regulars in this matchup. He’s also swiped 9 bases, giving the Twins a speed element at the top of the order.
Chicago Cubs
Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong leads the Cubs at .291 with 21 home runs, 53 RBIs and a .531 slugging percentage. His .386 on-base percentage rounds out a complete offensive line for a player who covers ample ground in center field.
Shortstop Dansby Swanson has produced 58 RBIs and 16 home runs even while hitting just .211 on the season. His power production has held up despite the batting-average dip, making him a run-producing threat lower in the order.
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