Yankees ride strong pitching again in win over Cubs before adding bat at deadline

Nypost · Aug 02, 2026 · 813 words · By Greg Joyce

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CHICAGO — As they tried to swing a deal to help their flailing lineup on Sunday afternoon, the Yankees played a familiar game.

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What happened

CHICAGO — As they tried to swing a deal to help their flailing lineup on Sunday afternoon, the Yankees played a familiar game.

Why it matters

Strong starting pitching, two runs from their offense, and a bullpen hanging on for dear life.

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Claim 1: “the Yankees came right back and survived it on Sunday to secure a 2-1 win over the Cubs in a rubber game at Wrigley Field”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm the Yankees defeated the Cubs 2-1 on a Sunday at Wrigley Field to win the series.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 New York Yankees season was the 123rd season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. They entered the season as the defending champions of the American League East and the America…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Yankees season is the 124th season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, their ninth under manager Aaron Boone, and 29th season under general manager Brian Cashman. They…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League (A…
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Claim 2: “the Yankees (63-49) picked up a game on the Rays and moved within 2 1/2 games of them for the division lead”

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Sources agree on the 63-49 record, but conflict on the gap behind the Rays: one source says 2.5 games, another says two games.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Tampa Tarpons are a Minor League Baseball team of the Florida State League (FSL) and the Single-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees. Located in Tampa, Florida, they play their …
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Claim 3: “During that stretch, the Yankees have scored 15 runs, including two or fewer in each of their last four games”

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No evidence was found in the search results to verify the specific run totals for the last six games.

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Claim 4: “Caballero, who crushed his 11th home run of the year”

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Claim 5: “the Yankees finished off a 6-4 road trip”

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While the game result is confirmed, no evidence in the provided search results explicitly confirms the overall road trip record was 6-4.

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Claim 6: “during which they were acquiring Nationals slugger Luis García Jr.”

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Multiple independent sources, including a cross-reference and ESPN reports, confirm the acquisition of Luis García Jr. from the Nationals.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Luis Ángel Gil (Spanish pronunciation: [xil]; born June 3, 1998) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). Gil signed with the Minnesota Twi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Gil_(baseball)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Luis Severino (born February 20, 1994), nicknamed "Sevy", is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the New Yor…
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Claim 7: “Brent Headrick, Paul Blackburn and David Bednar, who got the game across the finish line”

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Three independent sources (including CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports) confirm that Headrick, Blackburn, and Bednar pitched in relief to secure the win.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared at least in one game for the Minnesota Twins American League franchise (1961–present), also known previously as the Washington S…
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Claim 8: “the Cubs (63-49)”

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Claim 9: “Bednar closed it out with a four-out save”

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Two independent sources confirm David Bednar recorded a four-out save to end the game.

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web search NEUTRAL — But Bednar struck out pinch-hitter Michael Conforto to earn the four-out save. Breathe, everyone. The man continues to be nails in the ninth as his first calendar year as a Yankee comes to a close.
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web search NEUTRAL — “A huge out for us, then to come back out and dominate again with three strikeouts in the following inning was huge.” Paul Blackburn worked around traffic in the eighth before Boone summoned closer Da…
https://pinstripesnation.com/yankees-cubs-2-1-2026-08-03/

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web search NEUTRAL — David Jeffrey Bednar, nicknamed "the Bednar Bandit" and El Oso.He has previously played in MLB for the San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates. The Padres selected Bednar in the 35th round of the 2016…
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Claim 10: “Cole became the sixth straight Yankees starter to allow one run or fewer – and the ninth in their last 11 games – while scattering four hits and three walks while striking out five”

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Claim 11: “the last six Yankees starters have now combined to give up just three runs across 37 innings, in which they have allowed 19 hits and 10 walks with 38 strikeouts”

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No evidence was found in the search results to verify the specific cumulative stats of the last six starters.

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Claim 12: “José Caballero’s two-run home run in the third inning was the difference”

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Three independent sources confirm José Caballero hit a decisive two-run home run in the third inning.

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web search NEUTRAL — New York Yankees' José Caballero is greeted in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Cubs scratched across a run in the fourth on Michael Busch’s RBI single after Seiya Suzuki doubled, and they threatened again in the sixth after Jasson Domínguez’s errant throw allowed two runners…
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web search NEUTRAL — A two-run swing from eight-hole give Yankees the room. Caballero delivered the decisive blow in the third inning. With McMahon aboard, the Yankees shortstop caught a Colin Rea fastball and sent it to …
https://pinstripesnation.com/yankees-cubs-2-1-2026-08-03/

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Claim 13: “Gerrit Cole, who gave up one run across 5 2/3 innings”

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Two independent sources explicitly state Gerrit Cole gave up one run over 5 2/3 innings.

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web search NEUTRAL — Gerrit Alan Cole (born September 8, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirat…
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web search NEUTRAL — Gerrit Cole grinded through a scrappy afternoon. Gerrit Cole earned the win, though he admitted it was far from his sharpest work. He gave up four hits and one run over 5 2/3 innings, struck out five …
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web search NEUTRAL — Cole limited Chicago to one earned run over 5.2 innings, allowing four hits while striking out five and walking three. The Cubs scratched across a run in the fourth on Michael Busch’s RBI single after…
https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2026/08/02/jose-caballeros-two-…

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