MLB

N.Y. Yankees 2, at Chi. Cubs 1

Sunday, August 2, 2026 · Final

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New York Yankees

95-71 · L3 · #3 (1362 ELO +2)

0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 50

Chicago Cubs

89-75 · L2 · #6 (1341 ELO -2)

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 41

Wrigley Field · Chicago, IL

Attendance: 40,057

Umpires: Scott Barry [HP], Manny Gonzalez [1B], Tom Hanahan [2B], Ron Kulpa [3B]

Caballero homer lifts Yankees past Cubs at Wrigley

CHICAGO (Interstat) — José Caballero hit a two-run homer in the third inning, and the New York Yankees edged the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field. Caballero drove in Ryan McMahon with his 11th home run, giving the Yankees a 2-0 lead. Chicago answered in the fourth when Michael Busch singled home Seiya Suzuki, but that was all the Cubs managed. Gerrit Cole (4-5) allowed one run on four hits over 5 2/3 innings, striking out five. David Bednar got the final four outs for his 24th save. Colin Rea (8-8) took the loss despite allowing only… Read more...

Top Statlines

Colin Rea CHC 6.0ip 3h 2er 7k
Gerrit Cole NYY 5.2ip 4h 1er 5k
José Caballero NYY 2/3 1hr 2rbi

Forecasting

ELO Probability CHC 53.2%

Spread NYY -1.5

Projected Score CHC 6 NYY 5

Money Line CHC +105/NYY -125

Over/Under 6.5 (Under)