The MLB is taking over NBC and Peacock today (Sunday, August 30) with three nationally featured games as the regular season enters its final month.
The Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals open the schedule shortly after noon, followed by the Houston Astros visiting the New York Mets. The tripleheader concludes with the Cincinnati Reds facing the Chicago Cubs on Sunday Night Baseball.
Keep reading for the complete MLB Sunday tripleheader schedule, television channels, streaming information and probable pitchers…
What MLB Games Are on Today?
NBC Sports’ coverage begins at noon ET and continues through primetime.
Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals
- Coverage begins: 12 p.m. ET
- First pitch: 12:15 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBCSN
- Streaming: Peacock
- Location: Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Houston Astros at New York Mets
- Coverage begins: 3 p.m. ET
- First pitch: 3:10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock
- Location: Citi Field in New York City
Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs
- Coverage begins: 7 p.m. ET
- First pitch: 7:20 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock
- Location: Wrigley Field in Chicago
Is Sunday Night Baseball on Tonight?
Yes. The Cincinnati Reds will visit the Chicago Cubs for this week’s edition of Sunday Night Baseball.
NBC and Peacock coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET.
How to Watch the MLB Games Without Cable
All three featured games will stream with a paid Peacock subscription.
The Astros-Mets and Reds-Cubs matchups will also air nationally on NBC, which can be watched with an over-the-air antenna or through participating live-TV services such as DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV. Free-trial availability and terms vary.
The Marlins-Nationals game will air on NBCSN in addition to streaming on Peacock.
Who Are the Probable Pitchers for Today’s MLB Games?
Here are the scheduled pitching matchups, according to MLB’s official probable-pitchers list. Pitching assignments remain subject to change.
Marlins at Nationals
- Miami: Janson Junk, RHP — 6-8, 4.21 ERA
- Washington: Andrew Alvarez, LHP — 2-6, 3.72 ERA
Astros at Mets
- Houston: Ethan Pecko, RHP — 0-0, 7.88 ERA
- New York: Zac Thornton, LHP — 3-4, 2.88 ERA
Reds at Cubs
- Cincinnati: Chase Burns, RHP — 14-3, 2.77 ERA
- Chicago: Shota Imanaga, LHP — 8-9, 3.78 ERA
Who Is Calling Today’s MLB Games?
Tom McCarthy will call Marlins-Nationals alongside analysts Jeff Nelson and Kevin Frandsen, with Jordan Cornette reporting from the field.
Matt Vasgersian, Geoff Blum and Todd Zeile will handle Astros-Mets, with Ashley ShahAhmadi reporting and CC Sabathia contributing Inside the Pitch commentary during select at-bats.
For Reds-Cubs, Jason Benetti will be joined by former Cubs star Anthony Rizzo and former Reds pitcher Jeff Brantley. Ahmed Fareed and Joey Votto will lead the pregame coverage, with Joey also contributing commentary during the game.
What Other MLB Game Is Streaming on Peacock Today?
Peacock will also offer the home broadcast of the Los Angeles Dodgers at Detroit Tigers game as its out-of-market “Game of the Day.”
Coverage is listed for 1:30 p.m. ET, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:40 p.m. ET. Availability may depend on the viewer’s location.
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