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Cubs vs Rangers – Pitching Matchups, Key Injuries, Broadcast Info

Michael Cerami Michael Cerami
Apr 07, 2023
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Cubs vs Rangers

The Chicago Cubs (2-3) haven’t gotten off to a great start this season, but they have shown signs of life. Their top two starters had great first outings against Milwaukee, and the bats started coming alive in Cincinnati. Seiya Suzuki still isn’t back, but he is on his way. And the Cubs are fortunate to miss Jacob deGrom, who just threw on Wednesday.

In the meantime, Patrick Wisdom, Ian Happ, and Dansby Swanson have all been hitting (or seeing) the ball well, while Nico Hoerner and Eric Hosmer are at least racking up some hits.

That said, the Rangers have some pretty solid starting pitching this season, with three tough matchups in store for the Cubs at Wrigley Field. At least they’ll be well-rested after the rainout (Wednesday) and the off-day (yesterday).

Cubs vs Rangers: Pitching Probables:

Game 1: Friday, April 7 at 1:20 CT at Wrigley Field
Broadcast Info: AppleTV+, 670 The Score

  • Marcus Stroman, RHP (2022): 138.2 IP, 3.50 ERA; 20.9K%, 6.3BB%
  • Nathan Eovaldi, RHP (2022): 109.1 IP, 3.87 ERA; 22.4K%, 4.3BB%

    • Game 2: Saturday, April 8 at 3:05 CT at Wrigley Field
    Broadcast Info: Marquee Sports Network, 670 The Score

  • Justin Steele, LHP (2022): 119.0 IP, 3.18 ERA; 24.6 K%, 9.8BB%
  • Martin Perez, LHP (2022): 196.1 IP, 2.89 ERA; 20.6K%, 8.4BB%

    • Game 3: Sunday, April 9 at 1:20 CT at Wrigley Field
    Broadcast Info: Marquee Sports Network, MLBN, 670 The Score

  • Jameson Taillon, RHP (2022): 177.1 IP, 3.91 ERA; 20.7 K%, 4.4 BB%
  • Jon Gray, RHP (2022): 127.1 IP, 3.96 ERA; 25.7K%, 8.3BB%

    • Cubs vs Rangers: Key Injuries

    Chicago Cubs:

  • Seiya Suzuki, RF (oblique)
  • Brandon Hughes, RP (left knee)
  • Kyle Hendricks, SP (shoulder)
  • Codi Heuer, RP (TJS)
  • Ethan Roberts, RP (TJS)

    • Texas Rangers:

  • Leody Taveras, OF
  • Spencer Howard, SP
  • Josh Sborz, RF
  • Brett Martin, RP
  • Jake Odorizzi, RP
  • Glen Otto, SP

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    Michael Cerami

    Michael Cerami began covering the Chicago Cubs for Bleacher Nation as a part-time contributor in 2015. One year later, he joined Bleacher Nation full-time, covering the Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball. Today, Michael runs Bleacher Nation, contributing as a writer (Cubs, MLB) and an editor for all sections of the site, including the Chicago Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks, as well as MLB, NBA, NHL, and NFL. In 2019, Michael was the co-host of NBC Sports Chicago's Cubs Post-Game Show Outside the Ivy. You can find him on Twitter/X @Michael_Cerami

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