Cubs vs Angels: Injuries, Pitching Matchups, Broadcast Info

Cubs vs Angels — Is it just me or does it feel like the Cubs never play the Angels? They might be the team for which I have the least specific Cubs memories in the bank. After some quick research, it looks like the Cubs last faced the Angels in 2019 (four years ago), going 2-1 in a series started by Jon Lester, Kyle Hendricks, and Cole Hamels. Weird.

Anyway, back to the present, the 2023 Chicago Cubs are taking on the Los Angeles Angels in a three-game, late-night set this week. And when I say late, I mean LATE. All three games start at 8:38pm CT, which really sucks (it also continues on Friday against the Giants for a 9:15pm CT start). I hate the West Coast.

On the bright side, the Cubs will miss Shohei Ohtani, the pitcher, this week, despite originally being scheduled to pitch in this series. On the flip side, the Angels are dodging Justin Steele, who hit the injured list, and will get Hayden Wesneski instead.

The Cubs need to start stacking series wins, so let’s hope they get off to a good start tonight.

Cubs vs Angels – Pitching Probables:

Game 1: Tuesday, June 6 at 8:38 CT at Angel Stadium
Broadcast Info: Marquee Sports Network, MLBN, 670 The Score

  • Cubs: Hayden Wesneski, RHP
  • Angels: Tyler Anderson, LHP
  • Game 2: Wednesday, June 7 at 8:38 CT at Angel Stadium
    Broadcast Info: Marquee Sports Network, MLBN, 670 The Score

  • Cubs: Jameson Taillon, RHP
  • Angels: Jaime Barria, RHP
  • Game 3: Thursday, June 8 at 8:38 CT at Angel Stadium
    Broadcast Info: Marquee Sports Network, MLBN, 670 The Score

  • Cubs: Drew Smyly, LHP
  • Angels: Reid Detmers, LHP
  • Key Injuries:

    Chicago Cubs:

  • Cody Bellinger (eligible to return)
  • Brad Boxberger, RP
  • Nick Burdi, RP
  • Justin Steele, SP
  • Codi Heuer, RP (eligible to return)
  • Ethan Roberts, RP
  • Adrian Sampson, SP
  • Los Angeles Angels:

  • Max Stassi, C
  • Anthony Rendon, 3B
  • Jose Suarez, SP
  • Matt Moore, RP
  • Chris Rodriguez, SP
  • Davis Daniel, SP
  • Jose Marte, RP
  • Logan O’Hoppe, C
  • Jose Quijada, RP
  • Austin Warren, RP
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    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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