The Cardinals face the Cubs at Wrigley as St. Louis deals with trade deadline fallout while Chicago pushes to close a three-game gap on the Brewers.

The St. Louis Cardinals have a rubber match ahead on Sunday afternoon against the Chicago Cubs. Saturday was a debut of the ages for Joshua Baez. He clubbed three home runs in his first 3 at-bats, which was MLB history.

The Cubs have activated Edward Cabrera from the injured list in time for the right-hander to start against the Cardinals.

Find out how to watch the St. Louis Cardinals play the Chicago Cubs, with time, TV channel and streaming information.

Joshua Báez became the first player in history to hit three home runs in his MLB debut Saturday in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 8-4 win against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Expert recap and game analysis of the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game from August 16, 2026 on ESPN.

Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker each homered and combined for eight RBIs in an 11-4 win to claim the series and season from the archrival Cubs.

St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez has not recorded a hit since breaking an MLB record in his debut vs. the Chicago Cubs.

Here's when and where to watch as the NL Central rivals open a weekend set.

CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson appears headed to the injured list with a left oblique injury. Swanson left the Chicago Cubs' 11-4 loss to St. Louis on Sunday after hurting himself when he swung and missed on the first pitch from Cardinals starter Hunter Dobbins in the third inning.