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Preview of the 6:10 pm CT Cubs vs Reds game at Great American Ball Park, detailing Cubs lineup tweaks against Hunter Greene, Reds lineup, a Shota Imanaga vs. Hunter Greene pitching duel, and broadcast/weather notes ahead of the All-Star break.
The Cubs head to Baltimore looking for a sweep, sending David Peterson for his third Cubs start after a rocky second outing; Chicago also boasts strong numbers against left-handed pitching this season. Baltimore counters with Trevor Rogers, who has shown recent form after a rough stretch. First pitch is at 12:35 pm CT, with MARQ on TV and 104.3 The Score providing radio coverage, and the Camden Yards weather listing 83 degrees with wind blowing out.
CBS Sports previews the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia with projected AL and NL starting lineups, including key starting-pitcher decisions (Cam Schlittler for the AL, Cristopher Sanchez for the NL), injury-driven replacements for stars like Aaron Judge and Ronald Acuña Jr., and close position battles influenced by Phase 2 voting and fan bases.
South Africa and Canada meet in Los Angeles for World Cup 2026's Round of 32, with SA aiming to carry momentum after advancing past Korea and Canada seeking to build on a strong group stage (including a Jonathan David hat-trick in the Qatar win but a Swiss defeat). Opta gives Canada a 66% chance to reach the last 16, with potential further ties against the Netherlands or Morocco. Team news highlights SA recalling Mokoena from suspension (Zwene remains out) while Canada monitor Eustaquio, Jones and potentially Davies as starting-lineups are projected for both sides.
Matt Shaw starts in right field for the Cubs against Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski in Milwaukee, as Chicago rides a 10-3 stretch since June 11 after a four-game Mets sweep. Colin Rea will start for the Cubs against Misiorowski, who carries a 1.45 ERA and 0.75 WHIP this season. The Cubs’ lineup also features Seiya Suzuki at DH and Pete Crow-Armstrong in CF, and tonight’s game is on Apple TV with radio on 104.3 The Score, while Milwaukee sits near the top of the league coming off a prior meeting with the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
In Queens, the Cubs and Mets open a four-game series with rain in the forecast. Chicago’s Edward Cabrera is slated to start against New York’s Kodai Senga, while both clubs publish updated lineups (Cubs with Crow-Armstrong in CF and a mix of regulars; Mets flesh out a reshuffled lineup featuring players like Bichette and Soto). First pitch is 6:10 pm CT, with MARQ on TV and 104.3 The Score on radio. Citi Field is expected to be around 71°F with a chance of showers, and an injury report lists multiple players on both rosters.
France aim to secure a Round of 32 berth in Group I when they face Iraq in Philadelphia at 5pm ET, coming off a 3-1 win over Senegal in which Mbappe scored twice. Iraq, in their first World Cup since 1986, were beaten 4-1 by Norway and need an upset to have any chance; Opta still shows France as a heavy favorite (about 88.5%), with roughly 8.5% for a draw and 3% for Iraq. Predicted lineups: France – Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Digne; Rabiot, Kone; Dembele, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe. Iraq – Basil; Hussein Ali, Tahseen, Hashem, Doski; Bayesh, Al-Ammari, Iqbal, Jasim; Hussein, Al-Hamadi.
Joey Bart makes his Atlanta debut catching and batting seventh for the Braves, while Michael Harris II returns to the lineup in the 4:10 p.m. EDT game at Truist Park against the Milwaukee Brewers, with Drake Baldwin DHing and Mauricio Dubón leading off.
Pre-game preview of the Cubs-Giants tilt at Oracle Park (2:10 CT): Cubs start Ryan Rolison, then Colin Rea, against a Giants club led by Logan Webb who has returned from knee trouble. Seiya Suzuki has been scratched and is day-to-day. The Cubs aim to snap a longer slide and push for a series win, with ABC broadcasting the game and 104.3 The Score on radio; weather is mild in San Francisco as lineups and injury notes roll in.
Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina are tipped for a tight World Cup Group B opener in Toronto, with injuries to Alphonso Davies and Moise Bombito boosting expectations of a cautious, defense-first approach. Bets favor Draw/Bosnia (double chance) and Under 2.5 goals, while Jonathan David is Canada’s best goal threat and Edin Dzeko leads Bosnia’s attack as both sides chase a first knockout berth.
USA, hosting Group D at SoFi Stadium, enter as favorites against Paraguay. The US are set in a back three with Freese in goal, Dest and Antonee Robinson as wingbacks, Adams and McKennie in midfield, Tillman in the No. 10 role, and Pulisic with Balogun up front, while Paraguay line up in a 4-4-2 with Gill in goal and Almirón as their main danger man. Key battles loom: tempo in the opening minutes, the USA’s right-side duels against Almirón, and set-pieces. Paraguay’s defensive approach will test USA’s ability to break a compact mid-block, and a tight 2-1 win for the USA is the predicted outcome.
PSG and Arsenal meet in the UEFA Champions League final in Budapest’s Puskas Arena on May 30 at 17:00 GMT. PSG, the defending champions and Ligue 1 title-winners, navigate a knockout path to try for back-to-back titles, while Arsenal became the season’s only side to go unbeaten in the group stage and fought through the knockouts to reach their first final. The build-up centers on injuries and lineups, including Arsenal’s Timber and White injuries, PSG’s Dembele fitness doubts, and Saka likely to start on the wing, with published predicted starting XIs for both teams.
On the final day of the Premier League season, Chelsea must win at Sunderland to keep European qualification alive (Europa League or Conference League), with Chelsea lining up in a 3-4-3 and Sunderland employing a back-three, followed by full starting lineups, substitutes, kick-off times, venue, and broadcast details.
Chelsea host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge in a high-stakes late-season clash: Spurs need at least a point to avoid relegation, while Chelsea push to keep faint hopes of European football alive. Interim boss Calum McFarlane remains in charge with Delap leading the attack due to Pedro’s knock, and Spurs’ starting XI is announced with several academy players among the substitutes.
Arsenal rotate with Kai Havertz starting as part of a three-change plan, with Cristhian Mosquera stepping in at right-back for the injured Ben White; Martin Odegaard is recalled, while Myles Lewis-Skelly and Viktor Gyokeres drop to the bench. Burnley field the same XI, with Max Weiss in goal. A victory would keep Arsenal’s title hopes alive and could help seal the title depending on Manchester City’s results.