Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Tigers (7:10 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread - Bleacher Nation

What the report says

Bleacher Nation reported that the Chicago Cubs were set to face the Detroit Tigers at Wrigley Field on July 22, 2026, in the deciding game of their series, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. CT. The site framed the matchup as a chance for Chicago to claim another home series win after a difficult loss Monday and a lopsided victory Tuesday, with the MLB trade deadline approaching.

Chicago planned to start right-hander Colin Rea against Detroit right-hander Keider Montero. Bleacher Nation noted that Rea had produced a 3.04 ERA over his previous five outings, each lasting at least five innings, while describing him as a useful fill-in starter during an important stretch. The report said Montero had a 3.22 ERA and 3.62 FIP over 100.2 innings, with 15 starts and six long-relief appearances, and characterized him as a command-oriented pitcher with a low walk rate rather than a high-strikeout profile.

The Cubs lineup listed by Bleacher Nation was Pete Crow-Armstrong in center field, Seiya Suzuki in right, Michael Busch at first, Alex Bregman at third, Ian Happ in left, Nico Hoerner at second, Michael Conforto at designated hitter, Carson Kelly catching and Dansby Swanson at shortstop. Detroit’s lineup included Kevin McGonigle, Dillon Dingler, Colt Keith, Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson, Kerry Carpenter, Zack McKinstry, Hao-Yu Lee and James Outman.

The game was scheduled for national coverage on ESPN and the ESPN app rather than Marquee, with radio coverage on 104.3 The Score. Bleacher Nation also listed the Cubs at 57-44 and the Tigers at 47-54, and noted weather at Wrigley Field of 71 degrees with wind blowing in from center field.