Cubs Face Mariners with Kade Anderson Making MLB Debut

The Chicago Cubs are set to take on the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. PT at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA.

The Mariners, with a record of 61-68, will see top prospect Kade Anderson make his major league debut after an impressive season in Double-A Arkansas, where he posted a 10-1 record and a 1.06 ERA. The Cubs, currently at 74-55, will likely start David Peterson, who has a 5.29 ERA over 112 1/3 innings.

Key players include Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who has 32 home runs and 31 stolen bases, and Seiya Suzuki, contributing significantly to the Cubs' offense. For the Mariners, Randy Arozarena is a notable offensive player, batting .271 with 17 home runs. The matchup presents a challenge for Anderson against one of the league's top offenses.