The Rundown: Cubs Ride Winning Streak into LA, Heart of Order Getting Hot, Yanks Drub BoSox -
Chicago's North Side baseballers beat the Dodgers four times in seven games last season, and they won't face Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, or Tyler Glasnow this weekend. If the Cubs keep scoring 7-8 runs per game, they'll win both series.
The Dodgers and Padres are both struggling badly late in the season, failing to capitalize and posting unexpected losses amid injuries and inconsistent play.
Poll: Will Anything Shake Up The NL Playoff Picture?
American League playoff race remains tightly contested with multiple teams within three games, while the National League playoff picture appears comparatively stable.
New York Yankees @ Los Angeles Dodgers: Ryan Yarbrough vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto
The Yankees need to overcome a tough pitching matchup led by dominant star Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who's currently a Cy Young contender with impressive stats.