Cubs vs. Diamondbacks time, odds, starting pitchers, how to watch for 2025 MLB Opening Day
Justin Steele and Zac Gallen will take the mound for their respective teams
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on the D-backs vs. Cubs series you asked about.
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The Diamondbacks played the Cubs in Chicago around May 1–2, 2026, with Chicago holding a modest lead in the series as of the most recent updates. This included a 2-0 Cubs win on May 2 and continued coverage of injuries and lineup notes for both teams. [Bleacher Nation article with injury updates and probable starters; MLB.com recap coverage][1][3]
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Notable recent developments:
- Ildemaro Vargas extended a hitting streak to 27 games earlier in the series before it ended, and the D-backs fell 2-0 in that game at Wrigley Field. [MLB.com recap via May 2 coverage][3]
- Cubs injuries and roster movements have influenced how the series unfolded, with multiple players on the IL affecting both clubs’ bullpen and rotation planning. [Bleacher Nation injury report][1]
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If you want live-second-by-second updates or deeper game-by-game box scores, I can pull the latest recaps and provide a compact summary for each game in the series, including starting pitchers, key hits, and bullpen notes. [Bleacher Nation and MLB.com sources][3][1]
Would you like me to fetch the most current box scores and a concise game-by-game recap for the D-backs–Cubs series, or focus on injuries and lineup implications for the remainder of the month?