Yankees vs Cubs Picks and Prediction – 9/8/2024

The New York Yankees will be returning to Wrigley Field on Sunday, where they will take on the Chicago Cubs. Get the rest of our free MLB picks here! The Yankees stand with a 81-60 record which places them 2nd in the AL East. Luis Gil pitched six sparkling innings in his return from a back injury, and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Friday. Gerrit Cole will be New York's starting pitcher on Sunday, this season he is 6-3 and has a 3.65 ERA with the Yankees. New York is ringing in 5.1 runs per game, while batting .252 at the plate. New York's bullpen has been average lately, with a 3.8 ERA ranking 13th in MLB. Aaron Judge has collected 159 hits and 51 home runs through his first 493 at bats.

The Cubs have a 72-69 record which places them 2nd in the NL Central. The Cubs lost for the third time in four games since a successful road trip put them back in the conversation for the third NL wild card. Jameson Taillon will be Chicago's starting pitcher on Sunday, this season he is 9-8 and has a 3.66 ERA with the Cubs. Chicago is ringing in 4.5 runs per game, while batting .241 at the plate. Chicago's bullpen has been above average this season, with a 3.80 ERA ranking 9th in MLB. Nico Hoerner has collected 132 hits and 41 RBI through his first 506 at bats. 

New York has won their last four games played at Wrigley Field, and the Yankees are 8-2 against the Cubs in the last 10 games between these two teams. The Yankees Garrit Cole has pitched well on the road this season. Chicago starter Jameson Taillon has allowed 8 runs across the last 18 innings, and the Cubs have lost his last three starts at home. The Yankees do just enough to get the win in this matchup. Final Score Prediction, New York Yankees win 4-2.