First Pitch is scheduled for 7:40 PM ET (6:40 PM CT)
Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL (Cubs home)
TV/Streaming: Marquee Sports Network (Cubs), FDSW / KLAA (Angels local), MLB.TV (out-of-market)
This is Game 2 of a three-game interleague series. The Cubs took Game 1 on Monday night by a 7-2 score, improving to 2-2 while dropping the Angels to 2-3. Edward Cabrera tossed six shutout innings for Chicago, while Ian Happ homered and the Cubs’ lineup exploded early against Ryan Johnson.
Recent Team Forms
Los Angeles Angels (2-3, ~3rd AL West): The Angels have dropped three straight after a decent start to the year, including Monday’s road loss in which the offense managed just two runs on five hits. Mike Trout has been one of the bright spots (.353, 2 HR early), but the lineup lacks consistent depth and the bullpen has been overworked. They enter searching for momentum on the road.
Chicago Cubs (2-2, ~3rd-4th NL Central): Chicago bounced back nicely in Game 1 with a convincing home win. Offense has shown timely power (Happ with 3 HR already this season), and the staff has been efficient when healthy. They remain dangerous at Wrigley but are still finding full-season rhythm after some early inconsistencies.
Injury Report
Angels:
2B Vaughn Grissom: 10-Day IL (hand).
RP Ben Joyce: 15-Day IL (shoulder).
RP Kirby Yates: 15-Day IL (knee).
SP Alek Manoah: 15-Day IL (finger).
SP Grayson Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (arm).
3B Anthony Rendon: 60-Day IL (hip).
RP Robert Stephenson: 60-Day IL (elbow).
The bullpen and rotation depth are significantly thinned, forcing heavy reliance on available arms and young contributors.
Cubs:
OF Seiya Suzuki: 10-Day IL (knee) – major loss for the middle of the order.
LHP Justin Steele: 60-Day IL (elbow).
LHP Jordan Wicks: 15-Day IL (forearm).
RP Porter Hodge: 15-Day IL (elbow).
RP Shelby Miller: 60-Day IL (elbow).
INF Christopher Austin: 60-Day IL (knee).
Chicago’s pitching depth is tested early, but the lineup has enough balance to compensate in short bursts.
Starting Pitchers & Key Player Matchups
Angels: RHP José Soriano (1-0, 0.00 ERA in 2026; 6.0 IP, 7 K, .100 opp. AVG in lone start)
Soriano was dominant in his season debut (six scoreless vs. Houston). He features elite velocity, a nasty slider, and a high ground-ball rate (~65%). He’ll look to keep the ball down against a Cubs lineup missing Suzuki but still dangerous top-to-bottom. Career splits vs. current Cubs are mixed (.333 AVG allowed in small sample).
Cubs: RHP Jameson Taillon (0-0, first start of 2026; 2025: 11-7, 3.68 ERA, 1.06 WHIP)
Taillon makes his season debut after a strong 2025 campaign. Veteran righty with excellent command, a deep arsenal (fastball, changeup, slider, curve), and a history of limiting hard contact. He owns strong career numbers vs. the current Angels roster (.140 AVG allowed in 62 PA). Expect him to attack the zone early and exploit LA’s depleted bullpen if he goes deep.
Key Matchups to Watch:
Angels stars (Mike Trout, Jorge Soler, Nolan Schanuel) vs. Taillon: Trout is swinging a hot bat, but Taillon’s command could neutralize LA’s righty-heavy power.
Cubs lineup (Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman) vs. Soriano: Chicago’s speed and contact will test Soriano’s control; Wrigley’s wind could play a factor if the rain holds off.
Series History
The Cubs hold a slight all-time edge in regular-season play (roughly 17-14 in recent decades) and have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Wrigley Field has favored the home team in recent interleague matchups, especially when Chicago’s veteran pitching can suppress road offenses.
Weather Updates
Game-time conditions at Wrigley Field: Approximately 44-48°F, mostly cloudy to overcast with showers likely (50-80% chance of rain, possible delays or postponement), winds 12-15 mph blowing left-to-right (in from left-center, suppressing home runs). Unseasonably cool and damp for late March; expect a pitcher-friendly environment if the game is played, with the possibility of a rain-shortened contest.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Angels 7
Chicago Cubs – 143
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, March 30, 2026First Pitch is scheduled for 7:40 PM ET (6:40 PM CT)
Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL (Cubs home)
TV/Streaming: Marquee Sports Network (Cubs), FDSW / KLAA (Angels local), MLB.TV (out-of-market)
This is Game 2 of a three-game interleague series. The Cubs took Game 1 on Monday night by a 7-2 score, improving to 2-2 while dropping the Angels to 2-3. Edward Cabrera tossed six shutout innings for Chicago, while Ian Happ homered and the Cubs’ lineup exploded early against Ryan Johnson.
Recent Team Forms
Los Angeles Angels (2-3, ~3rd AL West): The Angels have dropped three straight after a decent start to the year, including Monday’s road loss in which the offense managed just two runs on five hits. Mike Trout has been one of the bright spots (.353, 2 HR early), but the lineup lacks consistent depth and the bullpen has been overworked. They enter searching for momentum on the road.
Chicago Cubs (2-2, ~3rd-4th NL Central): Chicago bounced back nicely in Game 1 with a convincing home win. Offense has shown timely power (Happ with 3 HR already this season), and the staff has been efficient when healthy. They remain dangerous at Wrigley but are still finding full-season rhythm after some early inconsistencies.
Injury Report
Angels:
2B Vaughn Grissom: 10-Day IL (hand).
RP Ben Joyce: 15-Day IL (shoulder).
RP Kirby Yates: 15-Day IL (knee).
SP Alek Manoah: 15-Day IL (finger).
SP Grayson Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (arm).
3B Anthony Rendon: 60-Day IL (hip).
RP Robert Stephenson: 60-Day IL (elbow).
The bullpen and rotation depth are significantly thinned, forcing heavy reliance on available arms and young contributors.
Cubs:
OF Seiya Suzuki: 10-Day IL (knee) – major loss for the middle of the order.
LHP Justin Steele: 60-Day IL (elbow).
LHP Jordan Wicks: 15-Day IL (forearm).
RP Porter Hodge: 15-Day IL (elbow).
RP Shelby Miller: 60-Day IL (elbow).
INF Christopher Austin: 60-Day IL (knee).
Chicago’s pitching depth is tested early, but the lineup has enough balance to compensate in short bursts.
Starting Pitchers & Key Player Matchups
Angels: RHP José Soriano (1-0, 0.00 ERA in 2026; 6.0 IP, 7 K, .100 opp. AVG in lone start)
Soriano was dominant in his season debut (six scoreless vs. Houston). He features elite velocity, a nasty slider, and a high ground-ball rate (~65%). He’ll look to keep the ball down against a Cubs lineup missing Suzuki but still dangerous top-to-bottom. Career splits vs. current Cubs are mixed (.333 AVG allowed in small sample).
Cubs: RHP Jameson Taillon (0-0, first start of 2026; 2025: 11-7, 3.68 ERA, 1.06 WHIP)
Taillon makes his season debut after a strong 2025 campaign. Veteran righty with excellent command, a deep arsenal (fastball, changeup, slider, curve), and a history of limiting hard contact. He owns strong career numbers vs. the current Angels roster (.140 AVG allowed in 62 PA). Expect him to attack the zone early and exploit LA’s depleted bullpen if he goes deep.
Key Matchups to Watch:
Angels stars (Mike Trout, Jorge Soler, Nolan Schanuel) vs. Taillon: Trout is swinging a hot bat, but Taillon’s command could neutralize LA’s righty-heavy power.
Cubs lineup (Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman) vs. Soriano: Chicago’s speed and contact will test Soriano’s control; Wrigley’s wind could play a factor if the rain holds off.
Series History
The Cubs hold a slight all-time edge in regular-season play (roughly 17-14 in recent decades) and have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Wrigley Field has favored the home team in recent interleague matchups, especially when Chicago’s veteran pitching can suppress road offenses.
Weather Updates
Game-time conditions at Wrigley Field: Approximately 44-48°F, mostly cloudy to overcast with showers likely (50-80% chance of rain, possible delays or postponement), winds 12-15 mph blowing left-to-right (in from left-center, suppressing home runs). Unseasonably cool and damp for late March; expect a pitcher-friendly environment if the game is played, with the possibility of a rain-shortened contest.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Angels 7
Chicago Cubs – 143
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, March 30, 2026
