Max Fried starts for Yankees against Cubs' David Peterson at Wrigley Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The New York Yankees face the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field tonight, August 1, 2026, with first pitch scheduled for 7:15 PM ET. Max Fried, making his third start since returning from the injured list, previously allowed three runs in three innings against the White Sox. David Peterson, now on the Cubs, looks to improve after mixed outings, holding a high FIP score despite lowering his ERA. The Yankees have relied heavily on left-handed pitching this season, a trend continuing with Peterson's start tonight.
- •Fried's last start was a mixed performance against the White Sox.
- •Peterson has struggled since joining the Cubs, with a FIP of 5.12.
- •Yankees have faced many left-handed pitchers this season.
- •First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 PM ET at Wrigley Field.
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees @ Chicago Cubs: Max Fried vs. David Peterson
"Fried looks for a better outing in Chicago than earlier this week
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