San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs Preview
Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features San Francisco Giants's Robbie Ray (3-6, 4.45 ERA) against Chicago Cubs's Edward Cabrera (3-2, 4.00 ERA).
Both starters carry similar ERAs, setting the stage for a potential pitchers' duel. WHIP: Robbie Ray 1.40, Edward Cabrera 1.35.
Advanced metrics: Robbie Ray — FIP 5.40, K% 21.9%, 62.7 IP / Edward Cabrera — FIP 4.45, K% 20.7%, 54.0 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: San Francisco Giants 25-38 (.397), Chicago Cubs 33-30 (.524).
Chicago Cubs holds the edge in the season standings, though San Francisco Giants can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Run differential: San Francisco Giants -63, Chicago Cubs +18. Both clubs are evenly matched in run production.
Recent form: San Francisco Giants on a 2-game win streak, Chicago Cubs on a 1-game win streak.
Based on starting pitching, Chicago Cubs holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
San Francisco Giants bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Adrian Houser 5.49 ERA, 40K in 60.2IP, Caleb Kilian 3.58 ERA, 30K in 27.2IP.
Chicago Cubs bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Ben Brown 1.92 ERA, 53K in 51.2IP, Caleb Thielbar 4.05 ERA, 15K in 13.1IP, Colin Rea 4.59 ERA, 52K in 64.2IP.