Cubs host Washington in a pivotal three-game set as Chicago chases a playoff return after five years. Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ features Javier Assad for the Cubs against Jake Irvin of Washington, a matchup that could set the tone early in the series.

The games run at 2:20 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Irvin is 8-20 with a 5.42 ERA; Assad is 1-1 with a 4.05 ERA. With Chicago in playoff contention, fantasy managers will eye streaming value and bullpen angles in this cross-division showdown.