​The Cubs (52-40) and Orioles (42-51) wrap up their three-game series this afternoon at Camden Yards, with Chicago aiming to complete a sweep of Baltimore. The Orioles have dropped four straight and remain in last place in the AL East, while the Cubs have won three in a row and sit six games back in the NL Central. Chicago has been hot lately, going 8-2 over their last ten games.
Last night’s 9-7 Cubs victory was a fireworks-filled affair. Pete Crow-Armstrong starred, homering twice and scoring three times, and Seiya Suzuki delivered a three-run homer during a five-run seventh inning. The Cubs totaled five home runs on the night, with long balls from Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly also contributing. Baltimore countered with five homers of their own—Pete Alonso crushed a two-run shot, Tyler O’Neill came off the bench to slug two home runs, and Coby Mayo added a solo homer—as the Orioles nearly erased a six-run deficit. Baltimore racked up 14 hits, including a four-hit performance from Jackson Holliday, but their bullpen faltered. Chicago starter Colin Rea earned the win by allowing three runs over 5.1 innings, while Baltimore’s Dean Kremer took the loss after giving up four runs in five innings.
Thursday’s pitching matchup features two left-handers. The Cubs are slated to start David Peterson, the former Mets starter who comes in at 4-7 with a 6.75 ERA over 77.1 innings. Peterson has struck out 68 but has struggled to limit baserunners, entering the game with a 1.67 WHIP. Baltimore will counter with Trevor Rogers, who sits at 6-7 with a 4.70 ERA across 84.1 innings this season. Rogers has fanned 65 and owns a 1.32 WHIP. The Orioles will be hoping Rogers can give them length after their bullpen’s struggles last night.
Tonight’s matchup promises drama and plenty of intrigue, and we’re here to break down the angles. You’ll find all the essentials you need: first-pitch timing, odds, recent team form, key player stats, and our forecast, picks, and best bets derived from our modeling tools and the insights of our expert team. Stay connected with Rotoworld Player News for up-to-the-minute fantasy and betting insights throughout the season.
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 1:35 PM EST
Site: Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
Broadcast: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Network, MASN
Odds as of Thursday from DraftKings:
– Moneyline: Cubs +104, Orioles -125
– Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-196), Orioles -1.5 (+161)
– Total: 10.0 runs
Cubs pitcher: David Peterson, Season totals 77.1 IP, 4-7, 6.75 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 68 strikeouts, 33 BB
Orioles pitcher: Trevor Rogers, Season totals 84.1 IP, 6-7, 4.70 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 65 strikeouts, 29 BB
Note: Pete Crow-Armstrong has now hit safely in eight consecutive games.