Yankees and Cubs to decide series as Stanton progresses in recovery
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:15 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs are facing off on Sunday to conclude their three-game series at Wrigley Field. The Yankees secured a 2-0 victory in the series opener but lost 5-2 on Saturday, setting up a decisive game for the series win. Ahead of Sunday’s matchup, Giancarlo Stanton is reported to be making progress as he is expected to participate in hitting sessions tomorrow, marking a potential return from his injury that has sidelined him since April 24. Carlos Rodon is also scheduled to throw a live session at the stadium.
- •Yankees lead series 1-1 against the Cubs.
- •Stanton has been out since April 24 due to injury.
- •Rodon will throw a live session tomorrow.
- •Decisive game on Sunday at Wrigley Field.
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Announced Giancarlo Stanton Update Before Cardinals Series
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Get Giancarlo Stanton News During Cubs Series
"On Monday, the New York Yankees opened up a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals in the Bronx.The Yankees are coming off a series where they won two out of three games against the Cubs in Chicago.Yankees Announced Giancarlo Stanton UpdateAhead of their series with the Cardinals, the Yankees announced the latest update on […] The post New York Yankees Announced Giancarlo Stanton Update Before Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"On Sunday, the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs will conclude their three-game series at Wrigley Field. The Yankees won the first game by a score of 2-0. They then dropped Saturday’s game by a score of 5-2. Therefore, the winner on Sunday will take the series. New York Yankees Get Giancarlo Stanton News Ahead […] The post New York Yankees Get Giancarlo Stanton News During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 5:15 AMNew York Yankees Announced Giancarlo Stanton Update Before Cardinals Series
On Monday, the New York Yankees opened up a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals in the Bronx.The Yankees are coming off a series where they won two out of three games against the Cubs in Chicago.Yankees Announced Giancarlo Stanton UpdateAhead of their series with the Cardinals, the Yankees announced the latest update on […] The post New York Yankees Announced Giancarlo Stanton Update Before Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 7:34 PMNew York Yankees Get Giancarlo Stanton News During Cubs Series
On Sunday, the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs will conclude their three-game series at Wrigley Field. The Yankees won the first game by a score of 2-0. They then dropped Saturday’s game by a score of 5-2. Therefore, the winner on Sunday will take the series. New York Yankees Get Giancarlo Stanton News Ahead […] The post New York Yankees Get Giancarlo Stanton News During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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