Toronto Blue Jays probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Chicago Cubs, August 12

After falling short in Friday evening's contest, the Toronto Blue Jays are set to take on the Chicago Cubs for the second of a three-game set. Prior to this afternoon's matchup, the Jays placed Hagen Danner on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain. Replacing him on the active roster is Nate Pearson, who the club recalled from Triple-A Buffalo. Additionally, today is the day the Jays are going to formally add José Bautista to the Level of Excellence.

Probable starting pitchers

The Blue Jays are set to send right-hander Chris Bassitt to the mound to make his 25th start of the year. The nine-year veteran is coming off of one of his strongest starts of the year in which he went seven innings of one-run ball and six strikeouts against the Red Sox. On the season, the 34-year-old is 11-6 with a 3.87 ERA, 4.57 FIP and 108 ERA+ in just under 140 innings of work.

For the Cubs, left-hander Justin Steele is set to make his 22nd start of the season. Steele, an All-Star for the first time earlier this year, has easily been the best pitcher on the Cubs' pitching staff, as evidenced by his 13-3 record and miniscule 2.68 ERA. The 27-year-old also possesses the best ERA+ in the majors with a 171 mark.

Toronto Blue Jays starting lineup, August 12

1. LF Whit Merrifield
2. DH George Springer
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
4. 3B Matt Chapman
5. 2B Davis Schneider
6. C Alejandro Kirk
7. RF Cavan Biggio
8. SS Santiago Espinal
9. CF Daulton Varsho

Chicago Cubs starting lineup, August 12

1. CF Mike Tauchman
2. 2B Nico Hoerner
3. LF Ian Happ
4. 1B Cody Bellinger
5. SS Dansby Swanson
6. DH Christopher Morel
7. 3B Jeimer Candelario
8. RF Seiya Suzuki
9. C Yan Gomes

What channel is the Toronto Blue Jays game on tonight?

Game time: 3:07 pm ET
Sportsnet will have the broadcast for the Blue Jays.
The Cubs broadcast will be on Marquee Sports Network.
On a national stage, MLB Network will have the game for out-of-network viewers only.

How do I stream the Toronto Blue Jays game tonight?

How can I listen to the Toronto Blue Jays game tonight?

The Blue Jays broadcast will be on Sportsnet 590.
Cubs fans can tune into the game on 670 The Score.