Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs: Sunday's lineup, where and how to watch, and more

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 2, 2025, 23:46 IST

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The Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs are all decked out for their lineup, which will occur on 2nd March, 2025 at 8:05 PM UTC. The players have journeyed to the Sloan Park, Mesa, USA for their game.

Where and how to watch Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs

The game can be watched live via MLB.tv, which is great news for viewers as the Cincinnati Reds' previous matches were not televised on the website.
In case of an issue accessing MLB.tv, 700 WLW can be tuned in to listen as the MLB At-Bat app is to be used to access the broadcast.

Additionally, on linking the MLB.tv account, it is easy to access MLB Networks on all supported devices. Some of the channels like ESPN, Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV, etc, can also be used to view the same.

Some add-ons before the lineup

As per sources, Carson Spiers will be opening the match. However, the first pitch is set at 3:05 PM ET.

The lineup for the game is as follows:

CF - TJ Friedl
2B - Santiago Espinal
1B - Jeimer Candelario
C - Tyler Stephenson
3B - Noelvi Marte
RF - Jake Fraley
DH - Blake Dunn
LF - Cooper Bowman
SS - Edwin Arroyo

For some, it might not be quite pleasing, but Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz won’t be playing today. They will be at rest after their remarkable performance against the San Diego Padres, which took place at Goodyear. They emerged victorious by a praiseworthy win of 7-3.
Elly De La Cruz performed significantly well by hitting a double. He successfully stole a base, which was followed by scoring a run. He also drove an additional run.

Meanwhile, Matt McLain was also quite skillful in completing his third double of the spring season. Both players contributed significantly to the team's offensive effort, highlighting their potential as key contributors this season.

Who has a better chance to win?

Based on the performance in the recent spring training, the Chicago Cubs hold an upper hand above the Cincinnati Reds. The Cubs have maintained an unbeaten streak, leading multiple spring training statistics, including a +37 run differential and a .307 batting average. Additionally, preseason projections, such as PECOTA, have positioned the Cubs as one of MLB's top teams for the 2025 season.
Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds have had an average spring training and are expected to be among the lower tier of National League Central teams. Note that spring training games are basically preseason games that are really used to check out players and strategies, which can result in strange outcomes.
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