MLB Game Preview: Chicago Cubs (56-39) vs. New York Yankees (53-42)

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Game Details

  • Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
  • Time: 1:35 PM ET
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
  • Broadcast: MLB Network, YES, MARQ

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPK/BB
CubsShota Imanaga7-42.891.0592/18
YankeesWill Warren2-35.121.4238/21
  • Imanaga has been a revelation for Chicago, mixing pinpoint control with deceptive off-speed pitches.
  • Warren, still finding his rhythm, faces a tough Cubs lineup that ranks top 5 in slugging.

Team Form & Series Context

  • Series Status: Tied 1-1
  • Saturday Result: Cubs won 5-2 behind a strong bullpen and timely hitting
  • Recent Form:
  • Cubs: 6-4 in last 10, averaging 5.2 runs/game
  • Yankees: 5-5 in last 10, averaging 6.9 runs/game but allowing 6.0 ERA

Key Players to Watch

Chicago Cubs

  • Pete Crow-Armstrong – 25 HRs, 68 RBIs, .351 AVG in July
  • Kyle Tucker – Batting .282, 17 HRs, 58 walks
  • Seiya Suzuki – 25 HRs, 77 RBIs, .270 AVG

New York Yankees

  • Aaron Judge – Batting .358, 35 HRs, 81 RBIs, 17-game hit streak
  • Cody Bellinger – 3 HRs vs. Cubs on Friday, .285 AVG, 54 RBIs
  • Paul Goldschmidt – .291 AVG, 22 doubles, 8 HRs
  • Yankees are 6-4 ATS in last 10
  • Cubs are 4-6 ATS in last 10
  • OVER has hit in 9 of Yankees’ last 10 games

Game Odds

Chicago Cubs                     9

New York Yankees           – 130

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, July 12, 2025