Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs Game Summary
A quick matchup view with teams, score status, first pitch time and local-time conversion.
Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateMay 23, 2026
Time2:20 PM ET
VenueWrigley Field
SeriesRegular Season · Game 2 of 3
Day/Nightday
Houston Astros vs Chicago Cubs Probable Pitchers
HOUKai-Wei Teng
Stats4-6 · ERA 4.36 · 63 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 64.0 IP
CHCColin Rea
Stats7-5 · ERA 4.75 · 70 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 94.2 IP
TV Channel and Streaming
Marquee Sports Network
TV · home · Streaming
Space City Home Network
TV · away · Streaming
104.3 The Score
FM · home · Streaming
KBME 790 AM/94.5 FM HD-2
AM · away · Streaming
KLTN-TUDN 102.9 FM
AM · away · Streaming
TUDN
AM · home
WPPN 106.7 / TUDN
AM · home · Streaming
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More MLB Games on May 23, 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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Sat, May 23
1:10 PM ET
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Final |
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365, KMOV-4, Reds.TV
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STL: Andre Pallante
10-5 · ERA 3.60 · 70 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 95.0 IP
CIN: Chris Paddack
0-7 · ERA 6.79 · 40 SO · WHIP 1.67 · 57.0 IP
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Great American Ball Park |
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Sat, May 23
2:20 PM ET
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3-0
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Final |
Marquee Sports Network, Space City Home Network
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HOU: Kai-Wei Teng
4-6 · ERA 4.36 · 63 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 64.0 IP
CHC: Colin Rea
7-5 · ERA 4.75 · 70 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 94.2 IP
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Wrigley Field |
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Sat, May 23
3:07 PM ET
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Final |
Sportsnet, SportsNet Pittsburgh, TVA Sports
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PIT: Paul Skenes
7-8 · ERA 3.58 · 123 SO · WHIP 1.04 · 103.0 IP
TOR: Patrick Corbin
3-4 · ERA 5.07 · 59 SO · WHIP 1.48 · 76.1 IP
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Rogers Centre |
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Sat, May 23
4:05 PM ET
|
Final |
Chicago Sports Network, NBCS BA
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CWS: Bryan Hudson
3-2 · ERA 2.25 · 39 SO · WHIP 1.30 · 40.0 IP
SF: Adrian Houser
2-6 · ERA 4.95 · 55 SO · WHIP 1.40 · 80.0 IP
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Oracle Park |
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Sat, May 23
4:05 PM ET
|
Final |
Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, NBCSP
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CLE: Slade Cecconi
4-6 · ERA 4.55 · 77 SO · WHIP 1.41 · 99.0 IP
PHI: Zack Wheeler
9-1 · ERA 2.28 · 98 SO · WHIP 0.91 · 87.0 IP
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Citizens Bank Park |
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Sat, May 23
4:10 PM ET
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1-4
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Final |
Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, SNY
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NYM: Freddy Peralta
5-7 · ERA 4.68 · 98 SO · WHIP 1.42 · 100.0 IP
MIA: Max Meyer
9-1 · ERA 2.58 · 116 SO · WHIP 1.11 · 108.0 IP
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loanDepot park |
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Sat, May 23
4:10 PM ET
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Final |
FS1, Mariners.TV, Royals.TV
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SEA: George Kirby
7-8 · ERA 3.76 · 98 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 110.0 IP
KC: Stephen Kolek
4-3 · ERA 4.50 · 34 SO · WHIP 1.24 · 54.0 IP
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Kauffman Stadium |
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Sat, May 23
4:10 PM ET
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4-2
|
Final |
NESN, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive
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MIN: Taj Bradley
8-3 · ERA 3.67 · 112 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 95.2 IP
BOS: Jovani Morán
1-2 · ERA 2.95 · 45 SO · WHIP 1.01 · 36.2 IP
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Fenway Park |
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Sat, May 23
4:10 PM ET
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Final |
BravesVision, Nationals.TV
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WSH: Jake Irvin
2-4 · ERA 5.23 · 58 SO · WHIP 1.35 · 51.2 IP
ATL: Grant Holmes
5-4 · ERA 3.61 · 76 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 87.1 IP
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Truist Park |
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Sat, May 23
7:15 PM ET
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11-3
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Final |
FOX
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LAD: Roki Sasaki
3-5 · ERA 5.33 · 80 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 81.0 IP
MIL: Robert Gasser
2-3 · ERA 4.15 · 40 SO · WHIP 1.18 · 43.1 IP
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American Family Field |
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Sat, May 23
7:15 PM ET
|
Final |
FOX
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STL: Kyle Leahy
7-4 · ERA 3.86 · 73 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 86.1 IP
CIN: Chase Petty
1-1 · ERA 4.37 · 9 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 22.2 IP
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Great American Ball Park |
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Sat, May 23
9:40 PM ET
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0-2
|
Final |
NBCSCA, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health
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ATH: J.T. Ginn
7-5 · ERA 3.10 · 86 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 98.2 IP
SD: Lucas Giolito
2-3 · ERA 5.16 · 18 SO · WHIP 1.85 · 29.2 IP
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Petco Park |
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Sat, May 23
10:05 PM ET
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2-5
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Final |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive
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TEX: Nathan Eovaldi
9-7 · ERA 4.02 · 110 SO · WHIP 1.17 · 105.1 IP
LAA: Walbert Ureña
5-7 · ERA 2.88 · 78 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 81.1 IP
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Angel Stadium |
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Sat, May 23
10:10 PM ET
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Final |
DBACKS.TV, Rockies.TV
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COL: Michael Lorenzen
3-9 · ERA 6.46 · 72 SO · WHIP 1.78 · 92.0 IP
AZ: Zac Gallen
3-9 · ERA 6.34 · 61 SO · WHIP 1.56 · 98.0 IP
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Chase Field |
Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs FAQ
Common questions for this MLB matchup.
What time is Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs?
The listed start time is 2:20 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
What channel is Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs on?
The current TV listing is Marquee Sports Network, Space City Home Network. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.
Who are the probable pitchers?
The listed probable pitchers are Kai-Wei Teng and Colin Rea. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is Wrigley Field.