{"id":79383,"date":"2026-04-18T11:15:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T11:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/how-to-watch-mets-vs-cubs-tv-channel-and-streaming-options-for-april-18\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T11:15:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T11:15:57","slug":"how-to-watch-mets-vs-cubs-tv-channel-and-streaming-options-for-april-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/how-to-watch-mets-vs-cubs-tv-channel-and-streaming-options-for-april-18\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch Mets vs. Cubs: TV channel and streaming options for April 18"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Article_ImageContainer__u7w_I article-inline-image\">\n<div class=\"\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.66666666666666%\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" sizes=\"&#10;  (max-width: 600px) 100vw,&#10;  (max-width: 1000px) 90vw,&#10;  674px&#10;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/04\/18071417\/wXP7dgo.jpg?width=600&amp;quality=70&amp;auto=webp 600w, https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/04\/18071417\/wXP7dgo.jpg?width=770&amp;quality=70&amp;auto=webp 770w, https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/04\/18071417\/wXP7dgo.jpg?width=1000&amp;quality=70&amp;auto=webp 1000w, https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/04\/18071417\/wXP7dgo.jpg?width=1248&amp;quality=70&amp;auto=webp 1248w, https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/04\/18071417\/wXP7dgo.jpg?width=1440&amp;quality=70&amp;auto=webp 1440w, https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/04\/18071417\/wXP7dgo.jpg?width=1920&amp;quality=70&amp;auto=webp 1920w\" src=\"https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/04\/18071417\/wXP7dgo.jpg?width=1920&amp;quality=70&amp;auto=webp\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" class=\"image-next-root\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%\">\n<div class=\"Grid_container__nUoFL Grid_alignItems-center__gLeMH Grid_justifyContent-flex-start__c8ll5 Grid_xsNumber12__7AIjd Article_BylineGrid__hfa8O Article_nonFeatured__wkbrm\">\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-04-18T11:14:17.000Z\">April 18, 2026 7:14 am EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"article-container-grid\">\n<div class=\"Article_ContentContainer__jBNW3 article-content-container bodytext1\">\n<p>The Chicago Cubs will look to Nico Hoerner, riding a two-game homer streak, versus the New York Mets at 2:20 p.m. ET on Saturday, at Wrigley Field. Jameson Taillon (0-1, 4.86 ERA) gets the start for the Cubs, who are 10-9 this season and fifth in the NL Central. Freddy Peralta (1-1, 3.86 ERA) is expected to start for the Mets, who are 7-13 and fifth in the NL East.<\/p>\n<h2>How to watch New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs<\/h2>\n<h2>Mets vs. Cubs odds<\/h2>\n<p>Odds provided by BetMGM.<\/p>\n<h2>Injury reports<\/h2>\n<h3>Cubs<\/h3>\n<p><b>Daniel Palencia:<\/b> 15 Day IL (Oblique), <b>Matthew Boyd:<\/b> 15 Day IL (Biceps), <b>Porter Hodge:<\/b> 15 Day IL (Elbow), <b>Hunter Harvey:<\/b> 15 Day IL (Tricep), <b>Jordan Wicks:<\/b> 15 Day IL (Forearm), <b>Cade Horton:<\/b> 15 Day IL (Forearm), <b>Phil Maton:<\/b> 15 Day IL (Knee), <b>Ethan Roberts:<\/b> 15 Day IL (Finger), <b>Justin Steele:<\/b> 60 Day IL (Elbow), <b>Shelby Miller:<\/b> 60 Day IL (Elbow), <b>Christopher Austin:<\/b> 60 Day IL (Knee)<\/p>\n<h3>Mets<\/h3>\n<p><b>Juan Soto:<\/b> 10 Day IL (Calf), <b>Jared Young:<\/b> 10 Day IL (Knee), <b>A.J. Minter:<\/b> 15 Day IL (Lat), <b>Joey Gerber:<\/b> 15 Day IL (Finger), <b>Dedniel Nunez:<\/b> 60 Day IL (Elbow), <b>Tylor Megill:<\/b> 60 Day IL (Elbow), <b>Justin Hagenman:<\/b> 60 Day IL (Rib), <b>Reed Garrett:<\/b> 60 Day IL (Elbow)<\/p>\n<h2>Stats to know<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Chicago\u2019s Hoerner has hit three home runs this season. He has also tallied 20 RBIs (2nd in MLB) and has scored 13 runs. In 88 plate appearances, he has recorded a .342 BA, .420 OBP and .553 SLG with a 10.2% walk rate and a 10.2% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording six steals on six attempts.<\/li>\n<li>In 79 plate appearances, Dansby Swanson has slashed .210\/.354\/.419 this season. He has hit four long balls and driven in 12 runs with a strikeout rate of 24.1% and a walk rate of 19%. He has one stolen base on one attempt. He has come around to score 19 times (3rd in MLB).<\/li>\n<li>Francisco Alvarez has hit four home runs this season. He has also tallied five RBIs and has scored seven runs. In 63 plate appearances, he has recorded a .294 BA, .410 OBP and .549 SLG with a 12.7% walk rate and a 17.5% strikeout rate.<\/li>\n<li>In 74 plate appearances, Luis Robert has posted a 21.6% strikeout rate and a 16.2% walk rate while slashing .242\/.365\/.355 with two home runs, seven RBIs and nine runs scored. He has stolen two bases on three attempts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Betting\/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. 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