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Phillies-Cubs Series Highlights MLB Broadcast Shifts and Team Trends

Saturday’s game airs on Fox, with fans navigating streaming platforms and national networks as the Phillies aim to rebound from a five-game skid.

Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs steals second base against Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on April 25, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Overview

  • The Phillies and Cubs continue their three-game series with Saturday’s matchup airing on Fox at 4:05 p.m. ET.
  • Sunday’s series finale will be broadcast on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball, marking a departure from NBC Sports Philadelphia’s regional coverage.
  • Fans seeking to watch the games must rely on streaming services like Fubo, DirecTV Stream, or Sling, reflecting MLB’s broader shift toward fragmented media rights.
  • Philadelphia enters Saturday’s game at .500 (13-13) after being shut out 4-0 by Chicago on Friday, extending their losing streak to five games.
  • The Cubs, leading the NL Central with a 17-10 record, aim to extend their four-game winning streak behind pitcher Ben Brown (2-1, 4.57 ERA) against Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo (2-0, 2.08 ERA).