The Chicago Cubs face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, April 25, at 6:15 CT. This matchup marks the Cubs' 123rd series in L.A., where they seek to build on their recent winning streak.
Key points
Cubs face Dodgers on April 25 at 6:15 PM CT
Cubs have played 123 series in L.A. against Dodgers
Dansby Swanson has five home runs in last 13 games
Cubs last 10-game winning streak was in 2016
Cubs have a .528 winning percentage since 2016
Chicago CubsLos Angeles DodgersDansby SwansonMichael Busch
Saturday notesâŠ
CUBS IN L.A.: This is the Cubsâ 123rd series at Los Angeles against the Dodgers. Last nightâs win was the Cubsâ 56th in the opening game. They have won the second game as well only 13 times, including in 2024. The time before that was 2005, when they swept three games. This is the 20th series since then. (Courtesy BCBâs JohnW53)
STREAK NOTES: Last nightâs game was the Cubsâ 1,430th since the previous one in which they extended a winning streak to 10 games, on Aug. 11, 2016. They have won 755 and lost 675, for a winning percentage of .528. There had been 40 double-digit streaks by 19 other teams since the last by the Cubs. Only 14 were by National League teams. The Astros had six; the Dodgers, four; the Brewers, Guardians, Red Sox and Yankees; three; and the Athletics, Braves, Mariners, Rays and Twins, two. Eight teams had one: Blue Jays, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Giants, Orioles, Pirates, Rangers and Reds. The teams with none: Angels, Marlins, , Nationals, Padres, , , Royals, Tigers and . (Courtesy BCBâs JohnW53)
Q&A
What is the date and time of the Cubs vs. Dodgers game?
The Cubs vs. Dodgers game is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, at 6:15 PM CT.
How many series have the Cubs played against the Dodgers in L.A.?
The Cubs have played a total of 123 series against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.
What are Dansby Swanson's recent performance stats?
Dansby Swanson has a batting average of .279 with five home runs and 16 RBI over his last 13 games.
What is the Cubs' winning streak history since 2016?
The Cubs last extended a winning streak to 10 games on August 11, 2016, and have a winning percentage of .528 since then.
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DANSBY!:Dansby Swanson, last 13 games since April 11: .279/.421/.674 (12-for-43) with a triple, five home runs, 11 walks, 15 runs scored, 16 RBI and seven multi-hit games.
THE BUSCH LEAGUE:Michael Busch, last 11 games since April 12: .311/.367/.467 (14-for-45) with a double, two home runs, seven runs scored, eight RBI and six multi-hit games.
Colin Rea has been just what the Cubs needed â a solid starter to replace Cade Horton in the rotation. Rea obviously is no Horton, but he gets the job done. In his last three games (two starts plus one as the âbulk guyâ): 2.55 ERA, 0.906 WHIP, only one home run allowed in 17.2 innings. Canât ask for much more than that.
Rea threw 3.2 innings and 68 pitches against the Dodgers in L.A. last year, April 15, 2025, allowing one run and striking out five. Current Dodgers are batting .291 (16-for-55) against Rea. Shohei Ohtani has homered twice off him, but really, who has Ohtani NOT homered twice against?
Keeping the ball in the yard would be helpful tonight.
Roki Sasaki, as you know, signed with the Dodgers out of Japan before the 2025 season with much fanfare. He threw well against the Cubs in Tokyo and Dodger Stadium (seven total innings, two runs, though seven walks), then got hurt and missed several months. He threw well again in the postseason for the Dodgers, in relief.
Todayâs game is on Fox-TV (regional â coverage map). Fox announcers: Joe Davis and John Smoltz. A reminder that if you subscribe to MLB.TV or MLB Extra Innings, you can watch this game via those services even if itâs not on the Fox affiliate in your market.
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The 2026 game discussion procedure has been changed, so please take note.
Youâll find the game preview, like this one, posted separately on the front page two hours before game time (90 minutes for some early day games following night games).
At the same time, a StoryStream containing the preview will also post on the front page, titled âCubs vs. (Team) (Day of week/date) game threads.â It will contain every post related to that particular game.
The Live! (formerly âFirst Pitchâ) thread will still post at five minutes to game time. It will also post to the front page. That will be the only live game discussion thread. After the game, the recap and Heroes and Goats will also live on the front page as separate posts.
You will also be able to find the preview, Live! thread, recap and Heroes and Goats in this section link. The StoryStream for each game can also be found in that section.
