Venue: Wrigley Field — Chicago, Illinois
First Pitch: 1:20 PM CT / 2:20 PM ET / 11:20 AM PT
Broadcast: Marquee Sports Network, NBC Sports California, MLB.TV
Probable Pitchers: RHP JT Ginn (OAK) vs. LHP Shota Imanaga (CHC)
Venue & Weather Conditions
Wrigley Field — Chicago, IL
- Forecast: Mostly sunny
- Temperature: 74–77°F at first pitch
- Wind: 9–12 mph blowing out to right-center
- Humidity: 45–50%
- Impact:
- Boosts left-handed power
- Fly balls carry well to the power alley
- Slightly hitter-friendly environment, especially for pull hitters
Injury Report
Athletics
- Zack Gelof — Day‑to‑Day (ankle) Expected to play but may be limited on the bases.
- Brent Rooker — Day‑to‑Day (wrist) If active, provides much-needed right-handed power.
- Mason Miller — OUT (shoulder) Bullpen loses elite late-inning velocity.
- Shea Langeliers — OUT (hand) Catching depth and pitch framing take a hit.
Chicago Cubs
- Seiya Suzuki — Day‑to‑Day (hamstring) Trending toward playing; may DH to reduce strain.
- Dansby Swanson — OUT (oblique) Major loss for infield defense and lineup balance.
- Nico Hoerner — Day‑to‑Day (forearm) Could be limited or used off the bench.
- Julian Merryweather — OUT (elbow) Bullpen depth slightly weakened.
Team Records & Recent Form
Athletics (30–31)
- Last 10: 6–4
- Road Record: 14–16
- Trend: Pitching staff improving; offense still inconsistent.
- Strengths: Young lineup energy, improved rotation, aggressive baserunning
- Weaknesses: Bullpen volatility, low OBP stretches
Chicago Cubs (32–30)
- Last 10: 5–5
- Home Record: 18–13
- Trend: Offense heating up; pitching stabilizing after rough stretch.
- Strengths: Plate discipline, left-handed power, strong home-field advantage
- Weaknesses: Middle-infield injuries, inconsistent bullpen
Pitching Matchup Breakdown
JT Ginn — RHP, Athletics
- Profile: Sinker/slider righty with ground-ball tendencies
- Strengths: Keeps ball down, induces weak contact
- Concerns: Low strikeout rate, vulnerable to left-handed hitters
- Matchup Outlook: Cubs’ lefties (Bellinger, Busch, Happ) are major threats.
Shota Imanaga — LHP, Cubs
- Profile: Precision lefty with elite command and deceptive fastball
- Strengths: High strikeout rate, excellent home splits, limits hard contact
- Concerns: Occasional homer issues when fastball leaks up
- Matchup Outlook: Oakland’s right-handed bats (Rooker if active, Soderstrom) must capitalize early.
Key Player Matchups
Cody Bellinger (CHC) vs. JT Ginn (OAK)
Bellinger’s ability to elevate sinkers makes him the most dangerous bat in this matchup. Edge: Bellinger
2. Miguel Andújar (OAK) vs. Shota Imanaga (CHC)
Andújar’s contact-first approach could challenge Imanaga’s strikeout profile. Edge: Imanaga
3. Ian Happ (CHC) vs. Athletics Bullpen
Happ’s switch-hitting versatility plays well late in games. Edge: Happ
4. Tyler Soderstrom (OAK) vs. Cubs Middle Relief
Soderstrom’s emerging power is Oakland’s best chance at a late-inning swing. Edge: Even
Series History
- 2023–2026 Combined: Cubs lead 6–3
- At Wrigley Field: Cubs have won 4 of the last 5
- Recent Trend: Cubs have outscored Oakland 27–15 in their last 4 meetings.
Betting Trends
Athletics
- 6–4 last 10 overall
- Under is 7–3 in their last 10
- 4–1 last 5 as a road underdog
- 3–7 last 10 vs. NL Central opponents
Chicago Cubs
- 5–5 last 10 overall
- 7–3 last 10 home games
- Over is 6–4 in their last 10
- 5–2 last 7 vs. teams under .500
Game Odds
Athletics 10
Chicago Cubs – 123
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 3, 2026
