Giants vs Cubs Injury Report, MLB 2025: Giants vs Cubs Head-to-Head Results, Latest Injury List, Where to Watch and More!

Giants vs Cubs Injury Report, MLB 2025: The San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs are set to face off on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 7:40 PM EDT at Wrigley Field in Chicago. This matchup comes amid significant injury challenges for both teams, affecting their lineups and pitching rotations.

The Giants are dealing with recent injuries, including infielder Tyler Fitzgerald. Meanwhile, the Cubs are managing injuries to key players such as Shota Imanaga, who exited his May 4 start due to a left hamstring strain. As both teams navigate these challenges, depth and adaptability will be crucial in this midseason matchup.

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Giants vs Cubs Game Information & How to Watch

Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Time: 7:40 PM EDT
Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
TV: NBC Sports Bay Area (Giants broadcast), Marquee Sports Network (Cubs broadcast)

Chicago Cubs Injury Report

Player	Injury	IL Date	Expected Return	Status	Last Updated
Shota Imanaga	Left hamstring strain	—	TBD	Exited May 4 start with hamstring injury while covering first base; set for imaging.	May 4
Ryan Brasier	Left groin strain	Mar 26 (retro Mar 25)	Early May	Threw live BP on May 3 after earlier bullpen on Apr 29; under evaluation.	May 3
Tyson Miller	Left hip impingement	Mar 25 (retro Mar 21)	May	Threw 37 pitches in rehab on Apr 29; 6 1/3 shutout innings over 5 rehab games.	May 2
Javier Assad	Mild left oblique strain	Mar 18 (60-day IL)	June	Reinjured oblique on Apr 22 rehab start; transferred to 60-day IL on Apr 30.	Apr 30
Eli Morgan	Right elbow	Apr 15	June	Shut down for 2–3 weeks due to ulnar neuritis; pain after Apr 14 outing.	Apr 23
Justin Steele	Left elbow (UCL surgery)	Apr 9 (retro Apr 8)	2026	Season-ending UCL revision surgery on Apr 18; expected out ~1 year.	Apr 19

San Francisco Giants Injury Report

Player	Injury	IL Date	Expected Return	Status	Last Updated
Tyler Fitzgerald	Left rib fracture	May 1	Mid-to-late May	Hurt diving on Apr 25; MRI on May 1 confirmed fracture; sidelined at least a few weeks.	May 1
Jerar Encarnacion	Left hand fracture	Mar 24 (60-day IL)	June	Began dry swings on Apr 28; progressing with hitting work this week.	Apr 29
Casey Schmitt	Left oblique strain	Apr 19 (retro Apr 18)	Late May	Diagnosed with Grade 2 strain on Apr 21; baseball activities to start this weekend.	Apr 29
Tom Murphy	Mid-back disk herniation	Mar 26 (60-day IL)	First half	Received 2nd epidural on Mar 10; shut down from baseball, continuing physical therapy.	Mar 29

Giants vs Cubs: Last 5 Head-to-Head Results

Date	Winner	Score
Mar 10, 2025	San Francisco Giants	8–6
Feb 27, 2025	Draw	4–4
Jun 28, 2024	Chicago Cubs	5–3
Jun 27, 2024	San Francisco Giants	4–3
Jun 26, 2024	San Francisco Giants	5–1

In their last five meetings, the Giants have secured three victories against the Cubs, indicating a competitive edge in the series. The Cubs only managed to clinch one win.

How to Stream Giants vs Cubs Online & Broadcast

To catch the Giants vs Cubs game live:

TV: NBC Sports Bay Area (Giants broadcast), Marquee Sports Network (Cubs broadcast)

With both teams battling for dominance in their divisions, this matchup holds substantial weight. The Giants\' standout players continue to impress, while the Cubs will rely on their depth to challenge San Francisco. Expect a competitive game on Monday evening at Wrigley Field.

Story first published: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 4:05 [IST]

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