Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Preview
Today's Starting Matchup
Chicago Cubs starter Edward Cabrera carries a 3.06 ERA with a 3-0 record this season. The opposing starter has not yet been announced.
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Cincinnati Reds 20-14 (.588), Chicago Cubs 22-12 (.647).
Chicago Cubs holds the edge in the season standings, though Cincinnati Reds can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Recent form: Cincinnati Reds on a 3-game losing streak, Chicago Cubs on a 5-game win streak.
Bullpen Analysis
Cincinnati Reds bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Andrew Abbott 5.97 ERA, 24 K in 34.2 IP, Brady Singer 5.57 ERA, 20 K in 32.1 IP, Brock Burke 3.52 ERA, 19 K in 15.1 IP.
Chicago Cubs bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Ben Brown 1.82 ERA, 23 K in 24.2 IP, Colin Rea 4.41 ERA, 30 K in 32.2 IP, Corbin Martin 5.40 ERA, 4 K in 5.0 IP.