Chicago Cubs vs. Toronto Blue Jays: Game Preview, Odds, Pitching Matchups for August 12, 2025

Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

Chicago Cubs Face Toronto Blue Jays in Key MLB Matchup

The Chicago Cubs (67-50, second in the NL Central) travel to Toronto to take on the Blue Jays (69-50, first in the AL East) in the opening game of a three-game series on August 12 at 7:07 p.m. EDT. Both teams are in tight races in their respective divisions, making this matchup a pivotal one as the regular season enters its final stretch.

Pitching Probables

The Cubs are set to start Ben Brown, who holds a 5-7 record with a 6.04 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and 104 strikeouts. The Blue Jays will counter with Jose Berrios, boasting an 8-4 record, a 3.89 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 116 strikeouts. Oddsmakers have the Blue Jays as slight favorites at -124, with an over/under of nine runs.

Team Overview

Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto enters this home series with an impressive 38-19 record at Rogers Centre and ranks seventh in the league with a .428 team slugging percentage. In their last 10 games, the Blue Jays are 6-4, posting a team batting average of .323 and outscoring opponents by 22 runs.

Chicago Cubs

The Cubs have excelled on the road, going 31-28 away from Wrigley Field. Chicago thrives when keeping the ball in the yard, posting a 29-10 record in games where they allow no home runs. The Cubs are 5-5 in their last 10 contests, with a .240 team batting average and a stellar 2.86 team ERA, outscoring their opponents by 11 runs.

Key Players to Watch

Toronto Blue Jays

Ernie Clement has been a steady contributor with 23 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, and 36 RBIs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has found his rhythm recently, going 14-for-43 with five doubles and four home runs in his last 10 games.

Chicago Cubs

Kyle Tucker leads the Cubs with 18 home runs, 76 walks, and 62 RBIs while hitting .271. Dansby Swanson is also heating up, with 11 hits in his last 38 at-bats, including a double, two homers, and six RBIs over his past 10 contests.

Recent Performance

The Blue Jays have outperformed their opponents in their last 10 games, while the Cubs’ strong pitching has anchored them despite a lower batting average. This marks the first meeting between the two teams this season and could set the tone for the remainder of the series.

Injury Report

Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto will be without several key players, including George Springer (7-Day IL, head), Shane Bieber (60-Day IL, elbow), Bowden Francis (60-Day IL, shoulder), Ryan Burr (60-Day IL, shoulder), Nick Sandlin (15-Day IL, elbow), Andres Gimenez (10-Day IL, ankle), Yimi Garcia (15-Day IL, ankle), Anthony Santander (60-Day IL, shoulder), Alek Manoah (60-Day IL, elbow), and Angel Bastardo (60-Day IL, elbow).

Chicago Cubs

The Cubs are dealing with injuries of their own, missing Mike Soroka (15-Day IL, shoulder), Miguel Amaya (60-Day IL, oblique), Jameson Taillon (15-Day IL, calf), Eli Morgan (60-Day IL, elbow), Javier Assad (60-Day IL, oblique), and Justin Steele (60-Day IL, elbow).

In summary

The Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs begin a pivotal interleague series in Toronto, with both teams contending for division titles. Toronto holds a slight advantage at home, with strong recent hitting and a solid pitching matchup in Jose Berrios. The Cubs rely on their pitching strength and ability to limit home runs, with offensive leaders like

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