Cubs go for 11th straight win on MLB.TV

The Cubs go for their 11th straight win this afternoon when they play the Cardinals at Wrigley Field in a rivalry game featuring a marquee pitching matchup between Jake Arrieta and Adam Wainwright.

Today’s full schedule of Major League games will also see Alex Rodriguez play his final game for the Yankees, Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg take the mound against the Braves and the opener of a critical Interleague series between the Orioles and Giants.

And the best place to catch all the action is on MLB.TV.

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Here’s what to watch for today in the Majors (all times ET):

Cubs look to keep rolling: STL@CHC, 2:20 p.m. The Cubs are the hottest team in baseball thanks to a 10-game win streak, which was extended Thursday night with a walk-off win over the Cards in extra innings. It’s the first time the Cubs have won 10 consecutive games in a single season since they reeled off 12 in a row in 2001.

Wainwright and the Cardinals will look to spoil the party, though. The veteran starter has been dominant at Wrigley Field over his career, going 10-1 with a 3.38 ERA over 16 starts (21 appearances). Wainwright’s .909 win percentage at the ballpark is the highest by any pitcher in MLB history at the Friendly Confines.

The Cubs have to feel good with Arrieta on the mound. He’s coming off a great start in …

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