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Toronto Blue Jays probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Chicago Cubs, August 16

By Eric Treuden |
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At 57-64, the Toronto Blue Jays continue to drag themselves closer and closer to the .500 mark, which would be a significant victory in itself. They're 14.5 games out of first place in the AL East and nine games out of the Wild Card race, so focusing on a return to .500 in the second half of the season should be the goal from here on out. It certainly helps that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is putting together one of the best second-half performances in MLB history. Read more about his insane run here.

Probable starting pitchers

  • Through the first 12 starts of his big league career, Yariel Rodriguez - Friday's starter for the Blue Jays - had turned himself into a pleasant surprise. Not every inning has been pretty, but he's sporting a 3.60 ERA and 3.82 FIP through 50 innings of work. Across his last two times out, Rodriguez has gone 10.1 innings while striking out nine, walking two and allowing just one earned run.
  • Taking the mound for the Cubs will be senior citizen Kyle Hendricks, who's scheduled to make his 22nd appearance and 17th start of the season. The 11-year veteran has struggled mightily with consistency this season, sporting a 3-10 record with a 6.60 ERA in 91.1 innings of work, but his last few starts have provided a small glimpse of hope. In 11 innings, he's surrendered five earned runs on nine hits, which isn't exactly great, but it's an improvement.

Toronto Blue Jays starting lineup, August 16

  • 1. RF George Springer
  • 2. CF Daulton Varsho
  • 3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  • 4. DH Spencer Horwitz
  • 5. C Alejandro Kirk
  • 6. 2B Will Wagner
  • 7. 3B Ernie Clement
  • 8. LF Joey Loperfido
  • 9. SS Leo Jimenez

Chicago Cubs starting lineup, August 16

  • 1. LF Ian Happ
  • 2. 1B Michael Busch
  • 3. DH Seiya Suzuki
  • 4. RF Cody Bellinger
  • 5. 3B Isaac Paredes
  • 6. 2B Nico Hoerner
  • 7. SS Dansby Swanson
  • 8. CF Pete Crow-Armstrong
  • 9. C Miguel Amaya

What channel is the Toronto Blue Jays game on today?

  • Game time: 2:20 p.m. ET
  • This afternoon's contest is an Apple TV+ exclusive.

How do I stream the Toronto Blue Jays game today?

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

  • The Blue Jays broadcast will be on SN590 and the SN App.
  • Cubs fans can tune into the game on 670 The Score and WRTO 1200.
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