Cleveland Guardians at Chicago Cubs July 2, 2025 MLB Game Preview

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025

Previewing the MLB game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago Cubs on July 2, 2025.

Game Details

Cleveland Guardians at Chicago Cubs

Date: July 2, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM EDT)

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Team Records and Standings

Cleveland Guardians: 40-43, second in the AL Central

Chicago Cubs: 50-35, first in the NL Central

Pitching Matchup

Guardians Probable Starter: Tanner Bibee (4-8, 3.80 ERA)

Cubs Probable Starter: Shota Imanaga (4-2, 2.54 ERA)

Betting Odds

Cubs -158, Guardians +133; over/under is 7 1/2 runs

Game Outlook

The Cleveland Guardians head to Chicago to face the leading Chicago Cubs. The Guardians are looking to snap a five-game losing streak.

The Cubs boast a strong home record at 26-15 and their collective .326 on-base percentage ranks among the best in Major League Baseball.

Cleveland holds a solid 24-6 record in games where they score five or more runs.

This contest marks the second meeting between these two teams this season.

Key Performers

Chicago Cubs

Kyle Tucker leads the Cubs with 18 doubles, four triples, and 17 home runs.

Michael Busch has been hot recently, going 14 for 34 with three home runs over the last 10 games.

Cleveland Guardians

Jose Ramirez is the Guardians' leader in home runs with 13 and boasts a .493 slugging percentage.

Steven Kwan has posted a .268 average over the past 10 games, collecting 11 hits with four doubles and a triple.

Recent Performance (Last 10 Games)

Cubs: 5-5 record, .277 batting average, 5.02 ERA. Outscored opponents by 6 runs.

Guardians: 3-7 record, .188 batting average, 4.96 ERA. Outscored by 26 runs.

Injuries

Chicago Cubs

Miguel Amaya: 10-Day IL (oblique)

Eli Morgan: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Javier Assad: 60-Day IL (oblique)

Justin Steele: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Cleveland Guardians

Gabriel Arias: 10-Day IL (ankle)

Will Brennan: 60-Day IL (forearm)

Andrew Walters: 60-Day IL (lat)

Ben Lively: 60-Day IL (forearm)

Paul Sewald: 15-Day IL (shoulder)

Shane Bieber: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Trevor Stephan: 60-Day IL (elbow)

John Means: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Sam Hentges: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

In summary

The Chicago Cubs host the Cleveland Guardians on July 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM CT. The NL Central-leading Cubs (50-35) send Shota Imanaga (4-2, 2.54 ERA) to the mound against the AL Central's second-place Guardians (40-43) and Tanner Bibee (4-8, 3.80 ERA). The Guardians are on a five-game losing streak, while the Cubs have a strong home record. Key players include Kyle Tucker and Michael Busch for Chicago, and Jose Ramirez and Steven Kwan for Cleveland. The over/under is set at 7 1/2 runs, with the Cubs favored at -158.

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