THIS DAY IN CUBS HISTORY: Shawon Dunston homered twice off John Smoltz and Mike Harkey threw a three-hit shutout as the Cubs defeated the Braves 7-0. It happened 35 years ago today, Friday, Aug. 17, 1990.

The Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. Chicago Cubs pitcher Andrew Kittredge (59) takes a breath before throwing a pitch during the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

I’ll break down the pick in my Pirates vs Cubs predictions and MLB picks for Sunday, August 17. Pirates vs Cubs best bet: Matt Shaw Over 0.5 RBI (+230) The Chicago Cubs have fallen well behind the Milwaukee Brewers for the top spot in the NL Central, and their lack of offense hasn’t done them any favors.

The Chicago Cubs have struggled to pull themselves out of this rut. Going 4-6 in their last ten games and 9-11 in the past 20 games, which won’t do against the Milwaukee Brewers, who remain hot.

The Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Sunday at Wrigley Field to prevent a fourth straight series loss. Now the Milwaukee Brewers come to town.

These teams meet again after the Cubs beat the Pirates 3-1 yesterday. Andrew Kittredge picked up the win for the Cubs (1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 K), and Nico Hoerner led the way offensively (2 for 4 with a double and an RBI). Evan Sisk (0.1 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 0 K) was credited with the loss for the Pirates.

Preview the Aug. 17 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Chicago Cubs are hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Here is what time, what channel, how to watch, a free live stream.