
How to Watch Cubs vs. Pirates: TV Channel & Live Stream - June 12
Updated Jun. 12, 2025 3:23 p.m. ET
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The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates will play on Thursday at Wrigley Field, at 8:05 p.m. ET, with Pete Crow-Armstrong and Oneil Cruz among those expected to step up at the plate.
Here is everything you need to watch the Cubs vs. Pirates game.
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Cubs vs. Pirates Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 8:05 p.m. ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: Watch on MARQ, SportsNet PT
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Pirates 3
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Cubs 59%, Pirates 41%
Cubs vs. Pirates Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2025 | Pirates | -1.5 | 8 | -126 | +107 | 8-3 CHC |
| 4/30/2025 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -174 | +146 | 4-3 PIT |
| 4/29/2025 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8.5 | -154 | +130 | 9-0 CHC |
| 9/4/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -212 | +175 | 12-0 CHC |
| 9/3/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 7.5 | -122 | +103 | 5-0 PIT |
| 9/2/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -149 | +126 | 5-3 PIT |
| 8/28/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 8 | -167 | +141 | 14-10 CHC |
| 8/27/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -124 | +104 | 9-5 CHC |
| 8/26/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 8.5 | -117 | -103 | 18-8 CHC |
| 5/19/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -127 | +108 | 3-2 PIT |
Cubs Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.2 |
| HR | 15 |
| ERA | 2.79 |
| K/9 | 6.2 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Kyle Tucker is batting .274 with 12 doubles, four triples, 13 home runs and 46 walks.
- Among all hitters in baseball, Tucker's home run total ranks him 21st, and his RBI tally puts him 19th.
- Crow-Armstrong has put his power on display as he paces his team with 17 home runs.
- Crow-Armstrong ranks eighth in home runs and fifth in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
- Seiya Suzuki has accumulated a team-best 56 runs batted in.
- Suzuki has at least one base hit in three games in a row. During his last five outings he is hitting .273 with two home runs and three RBIs.
- Nico Hoerner has a club-high .288 batting average.
- Hoerner has recorded at least one hit in two straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .278 with a double, a walk and an RBI.
Cubs Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 7 | @ Tigers | W 6-1 | Jameson Taillon vs Tyler Holton |
| June 8 | @ Tigers | L 4-0 | Cade Horton vs Jack Flaherty |
| June 9 | @ Phillies | L 4-3 | Matthew Boyd vs Zack Wheeler |
| June 10 | @ Phillies | W 8-4 | Colin Rea vs Mick Abel |
| June 11 | @ Phillies | L 7-2 | Ben Brown vs Jesus Luzardo |
| June 12 | Pirates | - | Jameson Taillon vs Andrew Heaney |
| June 13 | Pirates | - | Cade Horton vs Paul Skenes |
| June 14 | Pirates | - | Matthew Boyd vs Mike Burrows |
| June 15 | Pirates | - | Colin Rea vs Mitch Keller |
| June 17 | Brewers | - | Ben Brown vs Chad Patrick |
| June 18 | Brewers | - | Jameson Taillon vs Jacob Misiorowski |
Pirates Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.5 |
| HR | 8 |
| ERA | 3.03 |
| K/9 | 8.3 |
Pirates Player Insights
- Cruz has swatted a team-leading 13 home runs.
- Among all hitters in the majors, Cruz is 21st in homers and 97th in RBI.
- Cruz carries a three-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .222 with a double, a home run, four walks and an RBI.
- Bryan Reynolds has collected 39 runs batted in to lead his team.
- Reynolds is 90th in home runs and 32nd in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
- Andrew McCutchen has a team-best batting average of .263.
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa is batting .298 with 10 doubles, a triple, a home run and 11 walks.
Pirates Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 7 | Phillies | W 2-1 | Andrew Heaney vs Ranger Suarez |
| June 8 | Phillies | W 2-1 | Paul Skenes vs Cristopher Sanchez |
| June 9 | Marlins | W 10-3 | Mike Burrows vs Eury Perez |
| June 10 | Marlins | L 3-2 | Mitch Keller vs Sandy Alcantara |
| June 11 | Marlins | W 5-2 | Bailey Falter vs Cal Quantrill |
| June 12 | @ Cubs | - | Andrew Heaney vs Jameson Taillon |
| June 13 | @ Cubs | - | Paul Skenes vs Cade Horton |
| June 14 | @ Cubs | - | Mike Burrows vs Matthew Boyd |
| June 15 | @ Cubs | - | Mitch Keller vs Colin Rea |
| June 17 | @ Tigers | - | Bailey Falter vs Casey Mize |
| June 18 | @ Tigers | - | Andrew Heaney vs Tarik Skubal |
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