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 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.
- •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.
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees vs. Cubs live updates, score and analysis of today's game
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees vs Cubs: Gerrit Cole vs Colin Rea
"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.
"Cole and the Yanks look for a series win against the Cubs
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 5:55 PMYankees vs. Cubs live updates, score and analysis of today's game
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 SportsAug 2, 2026, 5:50 PMYankees vs Cubs: Gerrit Cole vs Colin Rea
Cole and the Yanks look for a series win against the Cubs
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