Yankees announce Sunday lineup vs. Cubs, Spencer Jones batting cleanup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The New York Yankees face the Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon in the last game of a 10-game road trip. The Yankees have a 5-4 record on this trek but have struggled offensively, scoring only four runs in the first two games of the series. Spencer Jones is batting cleanup today, with Gerrit Cole starting on the mound against Cubs pitcher Colin Rea. The game starts at 2:20 PM EDT, amid trade deadline considerations for both teams.
- •Yankees scored four runs in the first two games against the Cubs.
- •Spencer Jones hit two solo homers in the series.
- •Gerrit Cole starts for the Yankees against Colin Rea.
- •Monday's trade deadline looms for both teams.
- •Yankees missing key players Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Spencer Jones batting cleanup, Yankees announce Sunday lineup vs. Cubs
"It's the last game of a 10-game road trip, where the Yankees have posted a 5-4 record but have continued to be challenged offensively.
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