Cubs vs. Yankees Game Preview | July 11, 2025

Friday, July 11th, 2025

The New York Yankees (52-41) host the Chicago Cubs (55-38) on Friday, July 11, 2025, for the first game of a three-game series. The game is scheduled for 6:05 PM in New York.

The Cubs currently lead the NL Central division, while the Yankees are second in the AL East. This matchup marks the first time these two teams will face each other this season.

Pitching Matchup

The Cubs are scheduled to start Chris Flexen (5-0) with an impressive 0.83 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts. The Yankees will counter with left-hander Carlos Rodon (9-6), who holds a 3.30 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 127 strikeouts.

Odds

The Yankees are favored in this contest with moneyline odds of -185. The Cubs are the underdogs at +153. The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.

Team Outlook

New York has a strong home record at 29-17. Yankees hitters collectively have a .338 on-base percentage, which is the highest in Major League Baseball. Chicago has a 25-22 record on the road and leads the National League with a collective slugging percentage of .448.

Top Performers

New York Yankees

Cody Bellinger has been a standout performer for the Yankees, batting .280 with 17 doubles, three triples, 13 home runs, and 48 RBI. Jasson Dominguez has been hot over the last 10 games, going 15 for 43 with two doubles, a triple, and two home runs.

Chicago Cubs

For the Cubs, Kyle Tucker has contributed 19 doubles, four triples, and 17 home runs. Michael Busch has been excellent in his last 10 games, hitting 16 for 36 with two doubles and four home runs.

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

New York Yankees

Record: 4-6
Batting Average: .290
ERA: 7.31
Run Differential: Outscored by seven runs

Chicago Cubs

Record: 6-4
Batting Average: .256
ERA: 3.17
Run Differential: Outscored opponents by 18 runs

Injuries

New York Yankees

Mark Leiter Jr., Clarke Schmidt, Fernando Cruz, Ryan Yarbrough, Oswaldo Cabrera, Yerry De Los Santos, Jake Cousins, Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil

Chicago Cubs

Porter Hodge, Jameson Taillon, Miguel Amaya, Eli Morgan, Javier Assad, Justin Steele

In summary

Preview for the Chicago Cubs at New York Yankees MLB game on July 11 2025 at 6:05 PM in New York. The Cubs lead the NL Central (55-38) facing the second-place AL East Yankees (52-41). Pitching matchup features Chris Flexen (Cubs) against Carlos Rodon (Yankees). The Yankees are home favorites. Key hitters include Cody Bellinger and Jasson Dominguez for New York, and Kyle Tucker and Michael Busch for Chicago. The Cubs have performed better recently (6-4 in last 10) compared to the Yankees (4-6). Injuries are significant for both teams.

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