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Gerrit Cole starts for Yankees against Cubs' Colin Rea in Chicago

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:50 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Gerrit Cole starts for Yankees against Cubs' Colin Rea in Chicago

Summary

Gerrit Cole takes the mound for the New York Yankees today against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, slated to begin at 2:20 PM EDT. The Yankees, having split their first two games against the Cubs, look to secure a winning record on their road trip after recent struggles. Cole, returning from Tommy John surgery, aims to build on his recent strong performance, while Cubs pitcher Colin Rea faces challenges with his misleading ERA and high baserunner count. Both teams have discussed strategies and standout players in their lineup ahead of the game.

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Status Watch

•Game starts at 2:20 PM EDT at Wrigley Field.
•Yankees split first two games against Cubs and seek series win.
•Gerrit Cole aiming for another strong outing after recent success.
•Colin Rea has struggled this season with high ERA.
•Teams face off before Yankees head to St. Louis next.

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What they're saying

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Yankees starter Gerrit Cole is coming off a victory last Tuesday at the White Sox, tossing six shutout innings. He is 11-4 with a 2.47 ERA in 17 career starts vs. the Cubs.
— Yahoo Sports