Angels, Cubs Set for Wrigley Field Matchup Amid Rain Forecast

CHICAGO (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs continue their early-season series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, with weather potentially playing a role in the contest. The forecast calls for rain and a temperature of 76 degrees.

The Angels (2-2) look to even the series after dropping the opener 6-0 on Monday. They will send right-hander José Soriano (1-0) to the mound. The Cubs (1-2) will counter with right-hander Jameson Taillon, who is making his first start of 2026.

A player to watch for the Angels is reliever Sam Bachman, who has opened the season with three scoreless appearances, including two hitless outings against Houston. In Sunday’s 9-7 loss to the Astros, he pitched two perfect innings with two strikeouts.

For the Cubs, third baseman Alex Bregman is coming off a powerful performance. He homered twice and drove in two runs in Sunday’s 6-3 loss to Washington, accounting for all of Chicago’s offense.

The Angels arrive after a split of a four-game series in Houston, where their bullpen, led by Bachman, showed strength but the team allowed 31 runs over the final three games. The Cubs took one of three from the Nationals at home, with their offense quiet outside of Bregman’s big Sunday.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is Angels 4, Cubs 3.

Following Tuesday’s game, the teams conclude their brief two-game set Wednesday before both embark on extended homestands. The Angels will host Seattle and Atlanta, while the Cubs hit the road for series against Cleveland and Tampa Bay.