Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was moved out of the leadoff spot just before the All-Star break, and Tuesday morning he gave his thoughts on the decision.

Shota Imanaga pitched seven outstanding innings and the visiting Chicago Cubs ended the unofficial first half of the season with a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon.

They’ve been torching all comers for the bulk of the last two months, playing 19 games over .500 (31-12) since May 24. Impressively, they managed to shift into an even higher gear heading into the All-Star break, winning their last seven games — three of them against the mighty Dodgers — by a combined score of 40-14.

The Chicago Cubs (56-39) visit the New York Yankees (53-42) Sunday in the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is set for 1:35 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The New York Yankees have the wind at their backs again as they go into Saturday’s Game 2 of their home series against the Chicago Cubs on a streak of four straight wins.

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The philosophy behind All-Star Carlos Rodon's resurgence could lead the New York Yankees back to the Fall Classic.

The Red Sox completed the sweep over the Rays this weekend, tying the Yankees' win count before the All-Star break. They now trail New York by just one game.