Dodgers-Cubs free livestream: How to watch MLB game today, TV, schedule

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, right, hits a flyout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, July 10, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)AP Photo/William LiangIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe Los Angeles Dodgers play against the Chicago Cubs in an MLB game today. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:20 p.m. CT on MLB Network. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trial offered by DIRECTV. Alternatively, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. The Dodgers enter this game with a 69-45 record, but they have lost five consecutive games. In their most recent game, the Dodgers lost 5-1 against the Cubs. In order to bounce back today, the Dodgers will need a great performance from their star player Shohei Ohtani. He leads the team with 24 home runs this year, which highlights his power at the plate. Notably, Ohtani enters this game with an eight-game hitting streak. The Cubs enter this game with a 65-49 record, and they have won three of their last four games. In order to win the MLB game today, the Cubs will need to rely on their star player Pete Crow-Armstrong. He leads the team with 24 home runs and 65 RBI, so he will try to continue his offensive success this afternoon. Fans can watch this MLB game for free online by using the free trial offered by DIRECTV. Alternatively, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. Where to watch Boston Red Sox-Chicago White Sox MLB game for free todayHow to watch Atlanta Braves-Miami Marlins MLB game for free tonightLos Angeles Dodgers-Chicago Cubs free livestream: How to watch MLB game today, TV, timeHow to watch Texas Rangers-San Francisco Giants MLB game for free tonightWhere to watch Phoenix Mercury-Chicago Sky WNBA game for free tonightThomas Lagrone is an Alabama native and recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in sports communication. Thomas has loved participating in and watching sports...