MLB Game Preview: Chicago Cubs (55-38) vs. New York Yankees (52-41)

The Chicago Cubs (55–38) visit the New York Yankees (52–41) on Friday, July 11 at 7:05 PM ET at Yankee Stadium, opening a high-stakes interleague series between two playoff contenders. With both teams surging and featuring MVP-caliber talent, this matchup promises fireworks in the Bronx.

Team Form & Standings

Team	Record	Last 10 Games	Home/Away Split
Cubs	55–38	6–4	25–22 (Away)
Yankees	52–41	7–3	29–17 (Home)

• Cubs are coming off a dominant 8–1 win over Minnesota, maintaining their lead in the NL Central.
• Yankees rallied for a 6–5 extra-inning win over Seattle, extending their win streak to four.

Starting Pitchers

Chicago Cubs – Chris Flexen (RHP)

• Record: 5–0
• ERA: 0.83
• WHIP: 1.12
• Last Appearance: 3.2 IP, 1 ER vs St. Louis
• Note: First start of the season; previously used as a long reliever

New York Yankees – Carlos Rodón (LHP)

• Record: 9–6
• ERA: 3.30
• WHIP: 1.22
• Last Start: 6 IP, 1 ER vs Cincinnati
• Note: Has allowed 3+ ER in 5 of last 7 starts

Key Players to Watch

Chicago Cubs

• Seiya Suzuki: .285 AVG, 25 HR, 77 RBI – elite vs lefties; 60% hit rate in such matchups
• Kyle Tucker: .284 AVG, 17 HR, 55 RBI – 5-game hit streak; .387 OBP
• Pete Crow-Armstrong: 25 HR, 25 SB – fastest Cub to reach 25/25 milestone

New York Yankees

• Aaron Judge: .356 AVG, 34 HR, 77 RBI – leads MLB in RBI; 2.7 total bases/game
• Cody Bellinger: .280 AVG, 13 HR – 15-game hit streak; .338 OBP
• Giancarlo Stanton: Pinch-hit HR vs Seattle; heating up after slow start

• Yankees are 7–3 ATS in last 10 games; over has hit in 10 straight
• Cubs are 4–6 ATS in last 10; offense ranks #1 in MLB in runs/game

Game Storylines

• Power vs Precision: Cubs’ explosive lineup vs Rodón’s lefty arsenal
• Bullpen Battle: Cubs’ relievers boast a 2.76 ERA; Yankees’ pen has 3.57 ERA but key injuries
• Series History: Yankees have won 7 of last 10 meetings, but Cubs swept NY in Chicago last September

Game Details

• Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs New York Yankees
• Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
• Time: 7:05 PM ET
• Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
• Broadcast: YES / MARQ / MLB.tv