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Rangers Host Cubs: Brown, Rocker Pitch, Odds Favor Chicago

5/9/2026

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The Texas Rangers hosted the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
Ben Brown (1-1, 2.10 ERA) and Kumar Rocker (1-3, 4.71 ERA) were the probable starters.
Betting odds listed the Cubs at -137 and the Rangers at +116 with an 8½-run over/under, showing the Cubs at 26-12 and the Rangers at 17-20.
Injuries placed Rangers pitcher Carter Baumler (15-day IL, ribs) and Cubs pitcher Ethan Roberts (15-day IL, finger) on the list.

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Story summary

The Texas Rangers hosted the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
Ben Brown (1-1, 2.10 ERA) and Kumar Rocker (1-3, 4.71 ERA) were the probable starters.
Betting odds listed the Cubs at -137 and the Rangers at +116 with an 8½-run over/under, showing the Cubs at 26-12 and the Rangers at 17-20.
Injuries placed Rangers pitcher Carter Baumler (15-day IL, ribs) and Cubs pitcher Ethan Roberts (15-day IL, finger) on the list.