The Chicago Cubs (4-4) face the Cleveland Guardians (5-4) on Sunday, April 05, 2026 at 1:15 PM ET on Regional Sports Network. Shota Imanaga takes the mound against Parker Messick. Our model gives Cleveland Guardians a 60% edge.
Quick Facts
| Matchup | Chicago Cubs at Cleveland Guardians |
| Date | Sunday, April 05, 2026 |
| First Pitch | 1:15 PM ET |
| Venue | Progressive Field |
| TV | Check local listings / MLB.TV |
| Streaming | MLB.TV |
| Probable Pitchers | Shota Imanaga vs Parker Messick |
Where to Watch CHC vs CLE
The Chicago Cubs visit the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday, April 05, 2026 with first pitch at 1:15 PM ET. The game will air on Regional Sports Network and can be streamed on MLB.TV.
Pitching Matchup
Shota Imanaga takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs against Parker Messick for the Cleveland Guardians.
Matchup Analysis
The Chicago Cubs (4-4) have a 40% win probability in our model.
The Cleveland Guardians (5-4) are given a 60% chance with home field advantage.
Head-to-Head
Season Series
CHC leads 3-2W 8-6 vs CLE (Feb 27)W 5-2 @ CLE (Mar 17)L 1-4 @ CLE (Apr 03)L 0-0 @ CLE (Apr 04)W 1-0 @ CLE (Apr 05)
Recent Form
Chicago Cubs — Last 5 Games
2-3 · Streak: W1W 1-0 @ Cleveland GuardiansApr 05
L 0-0 @ Cleveland GuardiansApr 04
L 1-4 @ Cleveland GuardiansApr 03
W 6-2 vs Los Angeles AngelsApr 01
L 0-2 vs Los Angeles AngelsMar 31
Cleveland Guardians — Last 5 Games
2-3 · Streak: L2L 0-1 vs Chicago CubsApr 05
L 0-0 vs Chicago CubsApr 04
W 4-1 vs Chicago CubsApr 03
W 4-1 @ Los Angeles DodgersApr 02
L 1-4 @ Los Angeles DodgersApr 01
See live scores: MLB Scores