Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay Rays Game Summary
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Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateApril 7, 2026
Time6:40 PM ET
VenueTropicana Field
SeriesRegular Season · Game 2 of 3
Day/Nightnight
Chicago Cubs vs Tampa Bay Rays Probable Pitchers
CHCJavier Assad
Stats6-1 · ERA 4.15 · 33 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 56.1 IP
TBMason Englert
Stats0-2 · ERA 3.82 · 28 SO · WHIP 1.37 · 30.2 IP
TV Channel and Streaming
Marquee Sports Network
TV · away · Streaming
Rays.TV
TV · home · Streaming
104.3 The Score
FM · away · Streaming
WDAE 95.7 FM
AM · home · Streaming
WQBN/1300AM
AM · home · Streaming
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More MLB Games on April 7, 2026
Other games loaded for the same date, with TV listings, probable pitchers and game details.
| Date / Time | Matchup | Status | TV / Streaming | Probable Pitchers | Venue | Links |
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Tue, Apr 7
1:10 PM ET
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Final |
Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV
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KC: Noah Cameron
5-6 · ERA 4.77 · 82 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 88.2 IP
CLE: Gavin Williams
9-4 · ERA 3.89 · 123 SO · WHIP 1.18 · 106.1 IP
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Progressive Field |
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Tue, Apr 7
3:10 PM ET
|
Final |
Chicago Sports Network Plus, MASN
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BAL: Trevor Rogers
6-7 · ERA 4.70 · 65 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 84.1 IP
CWS: Shane Smith
0-2 · ERA 10.80 · 11 SO · WHIP 2.52 · 8.1 IP
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Rate Field |
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Tue, Apr 7
4:10 PM ET
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Final |
DBACKS.TV, SNY
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AZ: Zac Gallen
3-9 · ERA 6.34 · 61 SO · WHIP 1.56 · 98.0 IP
NYM: Freddy Peralta
5-7 · ERA 4.68 · 98 SO · WHIP 1.42 · 100.0 IP
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Citi Field |
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Tue, Apr 7
6:40 PM ET
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9-2
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Final |
Marquee Sports Network, Rays.TV
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CHC: Javier Assad
6-1 · ERA 4.15 · 33 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 56.1 IP
TB: Mason Englert
0-2 · ERA 3.82 · 28 SO · WHIP 1.37 · 30.2 IP
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Tropicana Field |
|
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Tue, Apr 7
6:40 PM ET
|
Final |
Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, SportsNet Pittsburgh
|
SD: Nick Pivetta
1-2 · ERA 4.50 · 24 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 16.0 IP
PIT: Paul Skenes
7-8 · ERA 3.58 · 123 SO · WHIP 1.04 · 103.0 IP
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PNC Park |
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Tue, Apr 7
6:40 PM ET
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6-3
|
Final |
Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, Reds.TV
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CIN: Andrew Abbott
5-5 · ERA 3.92 · 81 SO · WHIP 1.41 · 101.0 IP
MIA: Sandy Alcantara
10-4 · ERA 4.00 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.25 · 123.2 IP
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loanDepot park |
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Tue, Apr 7
6:45 PM ET
|
Final |
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365, Nationals.TV
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STL: Matthew Liberatore
4-6 · ERA 5.34 · 82 SO · WHIP 1.53 · 87.2 IP
WSH: Cade Cavalli
5-4 · ERA 3.88 · 105 SO · WHIP 1.38 · 92.2 IP
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Nationals Park |
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Tue, Apr 7
6:45 PM ET
|
2-3
|
Final |
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook, NESN
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MIL: Jacob Misiorowski
10-4 · ERA 1.62 · 167 SO · WHIP 0.76 · 111.0 IP
BOS: Garrett Crochet
3-3 · ERA 6.30 · 37 SO · WHIP 1.47 · 30.0 IP
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Fenway Park |
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Tue, Apr 7
7:05 PM ET
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3-5
|
Final |
NBCSCA, YES
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ATH: Aaron Civale
5-6 · ERA 5.10 · 54 SO · WHIP 1.58 · 72.1 IP
NYY: Cam Schlittler
9-5 · ERA 2.01 · 131 SO · WHIP 0.93 · 112.0 IP
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Yankee Stadium |
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Tue, Apr 7
7:07 PM ET
|
Final |
TBS, Sportsnet, SportsNet LA
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LAD: Yoshinobu Yamamoto
9-5 · ERA 2.49 · 100 SO · WHIP 0.88 · 104.2 IP
TOR: Kevin Gausman
4-8 · ERA 4.32 · 108 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 106.1 IP
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Rogers Centre |
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Tue, Apr 7
7:40 PM ET
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2-4
|
Final |
Detroit SportsNet, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive
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DET: Tarik Skubal
5-4 · ERA 3.06 · 84 SO · WHIP 0.95 · 70.2 IP
MIN: Taj Bradley
8-3 · ERA 3.67 · 112 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 95.2 IP
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Target Field |
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Tue, Apr 7
8:05 PM ET
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2-3
|
Final |
Mariners.TV, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive
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SEA: George Kirby
7-8 · ERA 3.76 · 98 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 110.0 IP
TEX: Nathan Eovaldi
9-7 · ERA 4.02 · 110 SO · WHIP 1.17 · 105.1 IP
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Globe Life Field |
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Tue, Apr 7
8:40 PM ET
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1-5
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Final |
Rockies.TV, Space City Home Network
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HOU: Mike Burrows
4-9 · ERA 5.99 · 75 SO · WHIP 1.55 · 94.2 IP
COL: Kyle Freeland
2-7 · ERA 7.46 · 70 SO · WHIP 1.61 · 82.0 IP
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Coors Field |
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Tue, Apr 7
9:38 PM ET
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7-2
|
Final |
BravesVision, FanDuel Sports Network West
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ATL: Reynaldo López
4-1 · ERA 3.18 · 51 SO · WHIP 1.27 · 56.2 IP
LAA: Yusei Kikuchi
0-3 · ERA 5.81 · 33 SO · WHIP 1.58 · 31.0 IP
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Angel Stadium |
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Tue, Apr 7
9:45 PM ET
|
Final |
NBCS BA+, NBCSP+
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PHI: Cristopher Sánchez
10-4 · ERA 2.62 · 137 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 120.1 IP
SF: Robbie Ray
8-6 · ERA 3.45 · 86 SO · WHIP 1.23 · 101.2 IP
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Oracle Park |
Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay Rays FAQ
Common questions for this MLB matchup.
What time is Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay Rays?
The listed start time is 6:40 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
What channel is Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay Rays on?
The current TV listing is Marquee Sports Network, Rays.TV. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.
Who are the probable pitchers?
The listed probable pitchers are Javier Assad and Mason Englert. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is Tropicana Field.