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How to watch Cubs vs. Royals: TV channel and streaming options for August 9

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August 9, 2026

The Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals play on Sunday at 2:10 p.m. ET at Kauffman Stadium, attempting to break a 1-1 series tie. Matthew Boyd (7-1, 3.59 ERA) gets the start for the Cubs, who are 68-50 this season and second in the NL Central. Randy Dobnak (2-0, 1.16 ERA) is the expected starter for the Royals, who are 49-69 and fifth in the AL Central.

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Cubs vs. Royals odds

Favorite Moneyline: Cubs -167
Underdog Moneyline: Royals +135
Total: 10
Total Over Odds: -115
Total Under Odds: -105

Injury reports

Cubs

Matt Shaw: 10 Day IL (Hand), Daniel Palencia: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Hoby Milner: 15 Day IL (Appendicitis), Gavin Hollowell: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Phil Maton: 15 Day IL (Knee), Ethan Roberts: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Edward Cabrera: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Riley Martin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Porter Hodge: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Steele: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Shelby Miller: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Hunter Harvey: 60 Day IL (Tricep), Cade Horton: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Christopher Austin: 60 Day IL (Knee), Ben Brown: 60 Day IL (Neck)

Royals

Vinnie Pasquantino: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Maikel Garcia: 10 Day IL (Hand), Beck Way: 15 Day IL (Back), Jonathan India: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Cole Ragans: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Luinder Avila: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Alec Marsh: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Carlos Estévez: 60 Day IL (Foot), Nick Mears: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Stephen Kolek: 60 Day IL (Flexor), Connor Seabold: 60 Day IL (Lat), James McArthur: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Stats to know

Pete Crow-Armstrong is hitting for a .287 BA, .388 OBP and .545 SLG with a 26.7% strikeout rate and a 12.3% walk rate. His OPS is .934, which ranks 3rd in MLB, and he has scored 82 runs. In 521 plate appearances, he has hit 26 home runs (9th in MLB) and driven in 70 runs (19th in MLB). Crow-Armstrong has been crafty on the base paths, recording 30 steals on 37 attempts.
In 511 plate appearances, Nico Hoerner has hit seven long balls, tallied 54 RBIs and scored 49 runs. He is batting .257/.317/.359 and has posted a 9% strikeout rate and a 7.4% walk rate. Hoerner has recorded 17 steals on 20 attempts.
Bobby Witt Jr. has hit 13 home runs this season. He has also tallied 42 RBIs and has scored 57 runs. In 435 plate appearances, he has recorded a .286 BA, .356 OBP and .454 SLG with a 9.9% walk rate and a 17% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 31 steals on 36 attempts.
In 422 plate appearances, Jac Caglianone has posted a 26.5% strikeout rate and a 6.4% walk rate while slashing .264/.318/.482 with 20 home runs, 49 RBIs and 51 runs scored.

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How to watch Mets vs. Pirates: TV channel and streaming options for August 9

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August 9, 2026

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Aug. 9, 2026 Updated 10:12 am EDT

The Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets square off on Sunday at 1:35 p.m. ET at PNC Park, attempting to break a 1-1 series tie. Jared Jones (2-3, 4.02 ERA) gets the start for the Pirates, who are 58-61 this season and fourth in the NL Central. Sean Manaea (3-5, 4.33 ERA) is starting for the Mets, who are 51-67 and fifth in the NL East.

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Mets vs. Pirates odds

Favorite Moneyline: Pirates -143
Underdog Moneyline: Mets +120
Total: 8
Total Over Odds: -110
Total Under Odds: -110

Injury reports

Pirates

Ryan O’Hearn: 10 Day IL (Quadricep), Mitch Keller: 60 Day IL (Arm), Oneil Cruz: 60 Day IL (Hand), Konnor Griffin: 60 Day IL (Finger), Endy Rodriguez: day-to-day (Hip)

Mets

Mark Vientos: 10 Day IL (Hand), Juan Soto: 10 Day IL (Calf), Austin Warren: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Cionel Perez: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Tylor Megill: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Hagenman: 60 Day IL (Rib), Reed Garrett: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Carson Benge: day-to-day (Wrist)

Stats to know

Pittsburgh’s Bryan Reynolds is slashing .268/.380/.442 this season with 15 home runs, 63 RBIs and an OPS of .821. He has a 24.5% strikeout rate and a 13.9% walk rate in 519 plate appearances, and he has scored 80 total runs. Reynolds has recorded seven steals on seven attempts.
In 490 plate appearances, Brandon Lowe has hit 25 long balls (13th in MLB), tallied 74 RBIs (10th in MLB) and scored 72 runs (14th in MLB). He is batting .254/.320/.487 and has posted a 28.2% strikeout rate and a 9% walk rate.
Carson Benge is hitting for a .270 BA, .330 OBP and .412 SLG with a 21.9% strikeout rate and a 7.2% walk rate. His OPS is .742 and he has scored 61 runs. In 461 plate appearances, he has hit 13 home runs and driven in 46 runs. Benge has recorded 18 steals on 21 attempts.
In 505 plate appearances, Bo Bichette has posted an 18.6% strikeout rate and a 5.9% walk rate while slashing .255/.299/.367 with 11 home runs, 56 RBIs and 54 runs scored.

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How to watch Mercury vs. Mystics: TV channel and streaming options for August 9

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August 9, 2026

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Aug. 9, 2026 Updated 10:47 am EDT

The Washington Mystics (18-12) will look to extend a six-game win streak when they host the Phoenix Mercury (12-21) on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at CareFirst Arena. The matchup airs at 3 p.m. ET on MNMT and AZFamily.

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Phoenix vs. Washington odds

Spread: Washington -2.5 (+100), Phoenix +2.5 (-120)
Favorite Moneyline: Washington -133
Underdog Moneyline: Phoenix +105
Total: 167.5
Total Over Odds: -118
Total Under Odds: -110

Injury reports

Mystics

No injuries listed

Mercury

No injuries listed

Stats to know

The Mystics put up 81.6 points per game, 5.6 fewer points than the 87.2 the Mercury give up.
Phoenix’s 83.8 points per game are just 0.9 more points than the 82.9 Washington gives up.
Kiki Iriafen averages 15.1 points, 1.7 assists and 9.1 rebounds per contest.
Kahleah Copper averages 20.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest, while shooting 43.6% from the field and 28.8% from beyond the arc with 1.7 made treys per contest.

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How to watch Rockies vs. Cardinals: TV channel and streaming options for August 9

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August 9, 2026

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Aug. 9, 2026 Updated 10:19 am EDT

Jake McCarthy leads the Colorado Rockies into a matchup versus the St. Louis Cardinals, a game after homering twice in an 8-6 victory over the Cardinals, at 2:15 p.m. ET on Sunday. Michael McGreevy (4-9, 3.59 ERA) will start for the Cardinals, who are 58-59 this season and third in the NL Central. Michael Lorenzen (3-10, 6.94 ERA) is expected to start for the Rockies, who are 46-71 and fifth in the NL West.

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Rockies vs. Cardinals odds

Favorite Moneyline: Cardinals -169
Underdog Moneyline: Rockies +140
Total: 9
Total Over Odds: -120
Total Under Odds: +100

Injury reports

Cardinals

Ramón Urías: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Max Rajcic: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Rockies

Jeff Criswell: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Jaden Hill: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Sean Sullivan: 15 Day IL (Undisclosed), Chase Dollander: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kris Bryant: 60 Day IL (Back), José Quintana: 60 Day IL (Elbow), McCade Brown: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), RJ Petit: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Welinton Herrera: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Pierson Ohl: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Stats to know

St. Louis’ Alec Burleson is slashing .283/.348/.473 this season with 18 home runs, 77 RBIs (7th in MLB) and an OPS of .821. He has a 16.3% strikeout rate and an 8.6% walk rate in 491 plate appearances, and he has scored 61 total runs.
In 484 plate appearances, Jordan Walker has hit 23 long balls, tallied 82 RBIs (4th in MLB) and scored 69 runs. He is batting .283/.341/.492 and has posted a 24.6% strikeout rate and a 7.6% walk rate. Walker has recorded 14 steals on 19 attempts.
McCarthy has hit 13 home runs this season. He has also tallied 67 RBIs and has scored 55 runs. In 394 plate appearances, he has recorded a .305 BA, .341 OBP and .516 SLG with a 4.6% walk rate and a 17.3% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 19 steals on 22 attempts.
In 459 plate appearances, TJ Rumfield has slashed .299/.377/.464 this season. He has hit 13 long balls and driven in 59 runs with a strikeout rate of 14.4% and a walk rate of 9.8%. and has scored 50 runs.

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