Giants vs Cubs Live Stream, MLB 2025: The San Francisco Giants are set to face the Chicago Cubs on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 7:40 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. This game is crucial for both teams as they aim to strengthen their positions.
The Giants are currently handling injuries to several players, including infielder Tyler Fitzgerald. On the other side, the Cubs are coping with setbacks to key contributors like Shota Imanaga, who left his May 4 start with a left hamstring strain.

As both teams work through these issues, their depth and ability to adapt will play a vital role in this midseason clash.
| Time Zone | Local Time (May 5, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PDT) | 4:40 PM |
| Mountain Time (MDT) | 5:40 PM |
| Central Time (CDT) | 6:40 PM |
| Eastern Time (EDT) | 7:40 PM |
| Argentina, Chile, Brazil | 8:40 PM |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 11:40 PM |
| Central European Time | 12:40 AM (May 6) |
| Indian Standard Time | 5:10 AM (May 6) |
| 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.
| Player | Injury | IL Date | Expected Return | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | Left hamstring strain | — | TBD | Exited May 4 start with hamstring injury while covering first base; set for imaging. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Eli Morgan | Right elbow | Apr 15 | June | Shut down for 2–3 weeks due to ulnar neuritis; pain after Apr 14 outing. |
| Justin Steele | Left elbow (UCL surgery) | Apr 9 (retro Apr 8) | 2026 | Season-ending UCL revision surgery on Apr 18; expected out ~1 year. |
| Player | Injury | IL Date | Expected Return | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Jerar Encarnacion | Left hand fracture | Mar 24 (60-day IL) | June | Began dry swings on Apr 28; progressing with hitting work this week. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
TV Broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area (Giants), Marquee Sports Network (Cubs)
Live Stream: Available on FuboTV
This game promises to be an exciting contest, as both teams look to gain momentum in the early part of the season. Fans can expect a competitive matchup at the historic Wrigley Field.