Cubs' Craig Counsell Makes Unexpected Decision Before Yankees Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Left fielder Ian Happ is in his ninth major-league season as a member of the Chicago Cubs. The 30-year-old was selected by the Cubs in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft and made his big-league debut in 2017.

Chicago’s Matthew Boyd won a matchup of All-Star left-handers as Max Fried left early because of yet another blister on his pitching hand, and the Cubs stopped the New York Yankees’ five-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory.

New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried exited Saturday's 5-2 loss to the visiting Chicago Cubs with a blister on his left thumb after laboring through three innings.

The absence of Matt Shaw in the starting lineup for the Cubs in three of the last four games could signal a lack of confidence in the young third baseman.

The Chicago Cubs and the Minnesota Twins wrap up a 3-game interleague series Thursday at Target Field in Minneapolis.

The Chicago Cubs are closing out the first half of their season with a three-game series against the New York Yankees. The Yankees have a former Cub on their roster, Cody Bellinger, who had a great night against his former team.

After getting shut out in the series opener the Cubs turned to veteran starter Matthew Boyd, who delivered a clutch performance in the Bronx.