The Chicago Cubs (72-68) will host the New York Yankees (80-60), Friday at 2:20 p.m. ET, in the opener of a three-game series.
The Yankees are a favorite (-139) against the Cubs (+119). The Yankees will start Luis Gil (12-6) versus the Cubs and Jordan Wicks (2-2).
The Yankees lost 10-6 to the Rangers Wednesday, with Marcus Stroman (3 2/3 innings, giving up five earned runs on nine hits while striking out three) on the line for the loss. Juan Soto went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run and two RBI to lead the Yankees offensively in the defeat.