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Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (April 29, 2025): Game Thread, Live Updates, Commentary

The Chicago Cubs open up a three-game series tonight against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. It’s the first time the Cubs will play another team from the National League Central. The game has been delayed and is slated to start at 6pm CT.

It seems Craig Counsell may have finally come to his senses, moving Swanson down in the lineup and Kelly up. Check out the game notes here and the series preview here.

Chicago Cubs

  1. Ian Happ LF
  2. Kyle Tucker RF
  3. Seiya Suzuki DH
  4. Carson Kelly C
  5. Michael Busch 1B
  6. Nico Hoerner 2B
  7. Pete Crow-Armstrong CF
  8. Dansby Swanson SS
  9. Jon Berti 3B

Shota Imanaga SP

Pittsburgh Pirates

  1. Oneil Cruz CF
  2. Bryan Reynolds RF
  3. Andrew McCutchen DH
  4. Joey Bart C
  5. Ke’Bryan Hayes 3B
  6. Matt Gorski 1B
  7. Tommy Pham LF
  8. Jared Triolo 2B
  9. Isiah Kiner-Falefa SS

Andrew Heaney SP