The Chicago Cubs' lead in the National League Central is down to two games entering play on Friday. They could add to the starting rotation to hold off the Milwaukee Brewers.

Chicago Cubs Linked to Trade That Would Boost World Series Chances originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs are one of the best teams in baseball so far this season. While they have been playing at an impressive level throughout the first half of the 2025 campaign, they could still use an upgrade or two.

The Chicago Cubs (55-38) and New York Yankees (52-41) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx is set for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Cubs are 7-18 against the Yankees in interleague play. Their .280 winning percentage is the worst vs. the Yankees among current National League teams. The Astros were .111 (1-8) before switching to the American League after 2012.

The favored Yankees (-166 on the moneyline) play at home against the Cubs (+140). The Yankees will give the ball to Max Fried (11-2) versus the Cubs and Matthew Boyd (9-3). Here's what you need to prepare for Saturday's Yankees vs.

Pete Crow-Armstrong hits two home runs as the Cubs defeat the Twins 8-1.

The Chicago Cubs didn’t let consecutive defeats weigh on them, avoiding a sweep with an 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates his solo home run for his second of the day as he rounds the bases against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning at Target Field on July 10, 2025 in Minneapolis,