| Overall | After Win | After Loss | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | 0-1 | 12-13 | 15-11 |
| Game 2 | 0-1 | 15-12 | 17-7 |
| Game 3 | 0-0 | 14-17 | 12-5 |
| Game 4 | 0-0 | 3-1 | 0-1 |
| Overall | After Win | After Loss | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | 0-0 | 15-9 | 10-16 |
| Game 2 | 0-0 | 14-11 | 12-13 |
| Game 3 | 0-0 | 14-12 | 12-12 |
| Game 4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
Chicago @ Arizona Game Overview
CHC vs AZRecords
CHC vs AZHead To Head
Win / Loss
6-4
Over / Under
3-7-0
| Date | Home | Result | ML | O/U | CHC Starter (IP) | AZ Starter (IP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, '24 | CHC |
2 - 1
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CHC -126 | u7.0 | S. Imanaga (7.0) | B. Pfaadt (7.0) |
| Jul 20, '24 | CHC |
3 - 0
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AZ -127 | u8.5 | K. Hendricks (5.0) | Z. Gallen (5.0) |
| Jul 19, '24 | CHC |
5 - 2
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AZ +127 | u8.0 | J. Steele (4.2) | R. Nelson (5.2) |
| Apr 17, '24 | AZ |
5 - 3
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CHC +113 | u9.0 | J. Wicks (4.1) | B. Pfaadt (7.0) |
| Apr 16, '24 | AZ |
12 - 11
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AZ -115 | o10.5 | K. Hendricks (4.1) | T. Henry (4.1) |
| Apr 15, '24 | AZ |
3 - 2
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CHC +137 | u9.0 | B. Brown (6.0) | M. Kelly (5.0) |
| Sep 17, '23 | AZ |
6 - 2
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AZ +103 | u9.0 | J. Wicks (4.1) | R. Nelson (3.1) |
| Sep 16, '23 | AZ |
7 - 6
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AZ +103 | o9.0 | K. Hendricks (5.1) | Z. Davies (4.0) |
| Sep 15, '23 | AZ |
6 - 4
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AZ +123 | o8.5 | J. Steele (6.0) | B. Pfaadt (5.1) |
| Sep 10, '23 | CHC |
5 - 2
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CHC -133 | u9.0 | K. Hendricks (5.2) | J. Mantiply (1.1) |
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Last Meeting ( Mar 3, 2025 ) Chi. Cubs 2, Arizona 10
One of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory opens for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The Cubs may be glad to be back stateside.
The D-backs committed $210 million to sign free agent right-hander Corbin Burnes, and they shored up other roster spots in the offseason to better attack the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West.
Despite adding former Cy Young Award winner Burnes, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo chose right-hander Zac Gallen to start the opener of the four-game series against the Cubs at Chase Field.
"They're both elite pitchers," Lovullo said. "But at the end of the day, Zac's been here for a long time. I have a very strong bond with Zac. He's seen some darkness here. He's come out the other end."
Left-hander Justin Steele (0-1) is to start the Arizona opener for the Cubs. Chicago tries to get on track after losing the first two games of the regular season to the Dodgers in Tokyo on March 18-19 before returning to Arizona to wrap spring training.
Steele gave up five runs in four innings of a 6-3 loss to Dodgers in the second game of the Tokyo series.
"These are great experiences, period, and they're fun experiences," Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. "They're different. They do resemble the playoffs. So that's a great experience for our young players. And hopefully we'll get that experience again in October."
The Diamondbacks are seeking to return to the playoffs after making the World Series in 2023. They were eliminated on the final day of the regular season a year ago despite a five-game improvement in the standings. They are the last team to beat the Dodgers in the postseason.
"We love it," Lovullo said of the competition level in the NL West. "We embrace it. We run to it."
In addition to Burnes, the Diamondbacks acquired first baseman Josh Naylor to replace free agent Christian Walker, picked up third baseman Eugenio Suarez's option and re-signed outfielder/DH Randal Grichuk to aid an offense that led the majors with 886 runs a year ago.
The Cubs added outfielder Kyle Tucker, infielder Justin Turner, closer Ryan Pressly and starters Matthew Boyd and Colin Rea to a group that was 83-79 last season, second to Milwaukee in the NL Central. Rookie top prospect Matt Shaw won the third base job.
The Cubs continue an arduous early 27-game stretch against the D-backs. Their start includes seven games against Arizona, six against San Diego, five against the Dodgers, and three against Philadelphia, Texas and the A's.
Gallen, who is eligible for free agency after this season, is 43-19 with a 3.20 ERA in 93 starts the last three seasons. He is 3-1 with a 2.60 ERA and one shutout in six career starts against the Cubs, and has beaten them once in each of the last three seasons.
Steele is 0-2 in four career starts against Arizona and has given up two homers in 28 2/3 innings. He gave up two homers in Japan after giving up four in 8 2/3 innings in three spring training appearances.
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CHC vs AZInjury report
Chicago's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Steele | SP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Apr 22, '25) | Apr 22, '25 | |
| The Chicago Cubs transferred LHP Justin Steele from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list and will undergo season-ending surgery to repair his flexor tendon and address UCL damage in his left elbow. | ||||
Arizona's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Smith | 1B | Sixty Day IL - Quadriceps( Sep 04, '25) | Sep 04, '25 | |
| The Arizona Diamondbacks placed INF Pavin Smith on the 60-day injured list due to a left quad strain. | ||||
| K. Ginkel | RP | Sixty Day IL - Shoulder( Aug 05, '25) | Aug 05, '25 | |
| The Arizona Diamondbacks transferred RHP Kevin Ginkel to the 60-day injured list with a sprained right shoulder. | ||||
| T. Henry | RP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Jul 05, '25) | Jul 05, '25 | |
| The Arizona Diamondbacks placed LHP Tommy Henry on the 60-day injured list due to left ulnar collateral ligament surgery. | ||||
| C. Montes De Oca | RP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Jun 18, '25) | Jun 18, '25 | |
| The Arizona Diamondbacks transferred RHP Christian Montes De Oca from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow inflammation. | ||||
| J. Martinez | RP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Jun 14, '25) | Jun 14, '25 | |
| The Arizona Diamondbacks placed RHP Justin Martinez on the 60-day injured list with a right UCL sprain. | ||||
| C. Mena | SP | Sixty Day IL - Shoulder( Jun 09, '25) | Jun 09, '25 | |
| The Arizona Diamondbacks transferred RHP Cristian Mena from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. | ||||
| C. Burnes | SP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Jun 06, '25) | Jun 06, '25 | |
| The Arizona Diamondbacks transferred RHP Corbin Burnes to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. | ||||
| A. Puk | RP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Apr 30, '25) | Apr 30, '25 | |
| The Arizona Diamondbacks transferred LHP A.J. Puk from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left elbow inflammation. | ||||
| B. Walston | SP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Mar 22, '25) | Mar 22, '25 | |
| The Arizona Diamondbacks placed LHP Blake Walston on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. He's expected to miss the 2025 season. | ||||
CHC vs AZ Starters Recent Games
Justin Steele (L)Last 5
Win / Loss
3-2
ERA
4.37
Avg. IP
4.1
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Date
Score
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Line | O/U | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR | PIT | P/IP | GB:FB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mar 19, '25
CHC 3 - LAD 6
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L +126 | o7.5 | 4.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 67 | 16.8 | 3.0 |
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Sep 24, '24
PHI 4 - CHC 10
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W +100 | o8.0 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 62 | 15.5 | 2.5 |
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Sep 18, '24
CHC 3 - ATH 5
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L -170 | o7.5 | 2.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 57 | 21.4 | 0.0 |
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Aug 27, '24
PIT 5 - CHC 9
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W -118 | o7.5 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 93 | 18.6 | 7.0 |
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Aug 22, '24
CHC 10 - DET 2
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W -177 | o7.5 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 94 | 13.4 | 1.3 |
| Last 5 Avg. | 4.1 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 74.6 | 17.1 | 2.8 |
Last Vs Arizona
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Date
Score
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Line | O/U | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR | PIT | P/IP | GB:FB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jul 19, '24
CHC 2 - AZ 5
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L -137 | u8.0 | 4.2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 94 | 20.1 | 4.0 |
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Sep 15, '23
AZ 6 - CHC 4
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L -134 | o8.5 | 6.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 83 | 13.8 | 12.0 |
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Sep 09, '23
CHC 2 - AZ 3
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L -135 | u7.5 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 13.6 | 2.3 |
| Last 3 Avg. | 5.2 | 7.3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 90.7 | 15.8 | 6.1 |
Zac Gallen (R)Last 5
Win / Loss
5-0
ERA
2.67
Avg. IP
5.1
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Date
Score
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Line | O/U | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR | PIT | P/IP | GB:FB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep 25, '24
AZ 8 - SF 2
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W -256 | o9.0 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 97 | 16.2 | 0.0 |
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Sep 20, '24
MIL 4 - AZ 7
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W -131 | o8.5 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 96 | 19.2 | 1.7 |
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Sep 15, '24
AZ 11 - MIL 10
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W -159 | o8.5 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 98 | 19.6 | 0.6 |
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Sep 10, '24
AZ 6 - TEX 0
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W -170 | u8.0 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 94 | 18.8 | 0.8 |
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Sep 04, '24
SF 4 - AZ 6
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W -126 | o7.5 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 100 | 16.7 | 2.0 |
| Last 5 Avg. | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 7.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 97.0 | 18.1 | 1.0 |
Last Vs Chicago
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Date
Score
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Line | O/U | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR | PIT | P/IP | GB:FB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jul 20, '24
CHC 0 - AZ 3
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W -127 | u8.5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 102 | 20.4 | 2.3 |
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Sep 08, '23
CHC 0 - AZ 1
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W -114 | u7.0 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 107 | 11.9 | 1.4 |
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May 19, '22
CHC 1 - AZ 3
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W -105 | u9.0 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 88 | 17.6 | 8.0 |
| Last 3 Avg. | 6.1 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 0.0 | 99.0 | 16.6 | 3.9 |