How to watch today's Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game: Live stream, TV channel and start time

How to watch the MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs, plus first pitch time and team news.

Two teams looking to get back on track as potential playoff contenders will face off as Atlanta Braves (24-13, 2nd NL East) welcomes Chicago Cubs (24-17, 2nd NL Central) in the first game of their three games MLB Truist Park series Monday.

Chicago is just 1/2 game behind the Brewers for first place in the NL Central, while the Braves are behind the Phillies in the NL East.

The Cubs escaped with a close 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in their final 10-inning game. Atlanta lost 4-3 to the New York Mets in heartbreaking fashion, giving up two runs in the bottom of the ninth to find themselves on the losing end.

Here, AIM brings you all the information you need to know about this MLB game, including how to watch it, team news, starting pitchers, key players and head-to-head results.

Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs: First Pitch Date and Time

The MLB clash between the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs will take place on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:20 p.m. ET/4:20 p.m. PT at Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia.

How to Watch Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs Online – TV Channels & Live Streams

In the United States, fans can follow all the action live from the exciting MLB match between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs. MLB.tv. Renowned sports network (MARQ, channel 664) and Bally Sports South (MASN, Channel 646) will broadcast the game for home fans.

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Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs Team News

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves are dealing with a rash of injuries heading into their three-game series against the Cubs. Tyler Matzek, Pierce Johnson and Spencer Strider were placed on the 15-day injured list (IL) due to arm issues, with Matzek nursing unspecified illnesses, Johnson battling elbow inflammation and Strider dealing with a right elbow strain.

Additionally, Sean Murphy’s apparent oblique strain caused him to undergo a 10-day IL. Angel Perdomo remains on 60-day IL as he continues his recovery.

Reynaldo Lopez, who was the biggest free agency signing for the Braves in a three-year, $30 million deal, has had a fantastic start to the 2024 season with a 1.53 ERA and a WHIP of 1.13 in four starts.

Marcell Ozuna has accumulated a team-high .326 batting average and leads the Braves in home runs (12) and RBIs (40). Travis d’Rnaud is the home run leader with five, as he plays catcher in place of the injured Sean Murphy.

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are facing a major injury crisis with several players sidelined. Yency Almonte was placed on the 15-day injured list (IL) with a shoulder injury, joining fellow pitchers Daniel Palencia, Jordan Wicks and Drew Smyly, who are also on the 15-day IL with various diseases. Additionally, Dansby Swanson finds himself on the 10-day IL.

They are further hampered by long-term absences, with Julian Merryweather and Caleb Kilian on 60-day IL due to shoulder strains.

Left-hander Shota Imanaga has been one of the best pitchers in MLB this season. He tops the rookie of the year list.

He is 5-0 with a 1.08 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 43 strikeouts to just five walks in seven starts this season.

The Cubs are 7-0 in games Imanaga has started this season. If Imanaga can continue to be the pitcher he is, the Cubs are in pole position to win this game on the road.

Head-to-head records

Here are the results of the last five meetings between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs: