Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Game Delayed on Monday

Key Points:

• The Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs game on Monday night is delayed by rain, with the start time pushed to 8:50 p.m. ET from an earlier revised time of 7:10 p.m. ET.
• Reds’ right-handed pitcher Chase Petty, Cincinnati’s No. 8-ranked prospect, has been called up from Triple-A Louisville to start against the Cubs, who will start Edward Cabrera, acquired from the Miami Marlins in the offseason.
• The Reds have dominated recent matchups against the Cubs, winning the 2025 season series 8-5 and sweeping a four-game set at Great American Ball Park in September, marking their first four-game sweep of Chicago since 2018.
• Despite recent success, the Reds have struggled historically at Wrigley Field, holding a 469-501 all-time record there and a 93-108 record since 2014, though they have a slight overall edge in the rivalry since 2003.
• The Reds excel against strong opponents, holding a 15-7 record against teams with .500-or-better winning percentages this season, and perform well when scoring first, with a 13-2 record and 27 first-inning runs, ranking near the top in MLB.