Game Details
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (46–32) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (43–36)
- Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
- First Pitch: 7:45 PM ET
- Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
- Broadcast: MARQ (Cubs), Bally Sports Midwest (Cardinals), MLB.TV
Game Context & Stakes
The Cardinals took Game 1 of the series with an 8–2 win, closing the gap in the NL Central standings. They’ve now won 7 of their last 10 games, outscoring opponents by 23 runs during that stretch.
The Cubs, despite leading the division, have cooled off—going 5–5 in their last 10 with a 5.14 team ERA. Tuesday’s game is pivotal: a Cardinals win would shrink Chicago’s lead to just 0.5 games, while a Cubs bounce-back would restore breathing room.
Probable Starting Pitchers
Chicago Cubs – Jameson Taillon (RHP)
- Record: 7–4
- ERA: 3.84
- WHIP: 1.04
- Last Start: 4.0 IP, 5 ER vs. Brewers
- Scouting Report: Taillon has been excellent on the road, especially at Busch Stadium, where he’s 4–0 with a 2.58 ERA in six career starts. He’ll look to rebound from a rough outing and keep the Cubs in control of the division.
St. Louis Cardinals – Michael McGreevy (RHP)
- Record: 1–1
- ERA: 2.70
- WHIP: 0.84
- Last Start: 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 H vs. Marlins
- Scouting Report: The rookie right-hander has impressed in limited action, mixing seven pitches to keep hitters off balance. He’s allowed just 3 earned runs in 16.2 MLB innings this season.
Players to Watch
Chicago Cubs
- Kyle Tucker: .285 AVG, 15 HR, 46 RBI – riding a 3-game hitting streak
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: 21 HR (6th in MLB), 5th in RBI – 3 HR in last 5 games
- Seiya Suzuki: Team-high 64 RBI
- Nico Hoerner: .284 AVG, 17 doubles – consistent top-of-the-order bat
St. Louis Cardinals
- Nolan Arenado: 10 HR, 3-game hit streak – .300 AVG in last 5 games
- Alec Burleson: 16-for-43 (.372) with 4 HR in last 10 games
- Brendan Donovan: .308 AVG – team leader in batting average
- Willson Contreras: 10 HR, 50 RBI – key run producer
Trends
- Cubs are 3–7 ATS in their last 10 games
- Cardinals are 6–4 ATS in their last 10
- OVER has hit in 7 of last 8 Cubs–Cardinals games at Busch Stadium
- Cubs are 34–13 when favored by –120 or more this season
How to Watch Cubs vs Cardinals – June 24, 2025
- TV Channels: MARQ (Cubs), Bally Sports Midwest (Cardinals)
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV
- Radio: 670 The Score (CHI), KMOX 1120 AM (STL)
Game Odds
Chicago Cubs – 121
St. Louis Cardinals 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 23, 2025
