Thursday’s MLB slate features multiple day games, including the series finale between the Philadelphia Phillies (8-16) and the Chicago Cubs (15-9) at Wrigley Field. Baseball fans will be treated to an elite pitching matchup, as last year’s National League Cy Young runner-up Cristopher Sánchez is set to take the mound for the Phillies, while right-hander Edward Cabrera is scheduled to start for the host Cubs.
This matchup features two teams with similarly high expectations entering the season but currently trending in very different directions. After a slow start, the Cubs enter Thursday’s series finale on an eight-game winning streak, while the Phillies carry the MLB’s longest active losing streak at eight games.
Sánchez and the Phillies will look to turn things around before heading to Atlanta for a three-game series against their division rival Braves, while Cabrera and the Cubs aim to keep their momentum going and complete a four-game sweep of Philadelphia.
Phillies vs. Cubs Game Info
- 📍 Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- 📅 Date: Thursday, April 23
- ⏰ First Pitch: 2:20 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: MLB.TV
- ⚾ Probable Pitchers:
- Phillies: Cristopher Sánchez
- Cubs: Edward Cabrera
Phillies vs. Cubs Current Odds
In a somewhat surprising line, Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists the struggling Phillies as road favorites in Thursday afternoon’s series finale at Wrigley Field:
- Moneyline: Phillies -120, Cubs +100
- Run Line: Phillies -1.5 (+135), Cubs +1.5 (-160)
- Total (Runs): Over 9.5 (-105), Under 9.5 (-115)
Phillies vs. Cubs Pitching Matchup: Sánchez vs. Cabrera
The Phillies are trying to snap their prolonged losing streak and avoid a sweep in Chicago, and they couldn’t ask for a better starter on the mound Thursday. After an incredible season last year, Cristopher Sánchez is off to another strong start in 2026, posting a 1.59 ERA with 39 strikeouts across 28.1 innings through his first five starts.
Cabrera, meanwhile, has impressed his new team early in the season after being acquired by the Cubs in an offseason trade with the Miami Marlins. The 28-year-old is 2-0 with a 2.38 ERA through his first four starts with Chicago.
Sánchez will look to stop the bleeding for Philadelphia, while Cabrera aims to help extend the Cubs’ winning streak to nine games and complete the sweep before Chicago heads west for a tough three-game series against the defending back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for PHI-CHC
Both the Phillies and Cubs feature elite talent across the diamond, making this a popular target in baseball betting markets. Here are the top five most-bet player props for Thursday’s day game at Wrigley Field:
- Kyle Schwarber – Home Runs Over 0.5
- Bryce Harper – Home Runs Over 0.5
- Bryce Harper – Hits Over 0.5
- Alex Bregman – Hits Over 0.5
- Seiya Suzuki – Home Runs Over 0.5
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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