The Chicago Cubs continue their three-series road trip on the west coast when they face the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Here's the game time, probable pitchers, injured list, and how to watch the Cubs game today.

The Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad to start against the Angels on Friday. In a corresponding move, they put right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier on the 15-day injured list with a strained left groin.

Nothing like having two of your star players snap 25-game homer-less streaks to start an important nine-game, 10-day western road trip.

Hendricks, who started Game 7 when the Cubs ended their World Series title drought in 2016, says the passionate fan base made his time there unforgettable.

The Cubs have played only 23 games against the Angels, second fewest against any current team. They have played 22 against the Rays. The Cubs are 13-10 vs. the Angels, but only 5-5 in California. In their previous visits, they won two of three in 2004, split two games in 2013, won twice to begin 2016, then lost all three games June 6-8, 2023.

The Chicago Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, and he will make the start in the series opener in Anaheim against the hosting Los Angeles Angels, according to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Normally, winning three of five games against the team with the best record in the majors would be reason to celebrate.