On Sunday, the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs will conclude their three-game series at Wrigley Field.
The Yankees won the first game by a score of 2-0.
They then dropped Saturday’s game by a score of 5-2.
Therefore, the winner on Sunday will take the series.
UPDATE: The Yankees won 2-1.
Yankees Get Stanton News
UPDATE (via Gary Phillips of NY Daily News Sports): “Aaron Boone said he wasn’t sure if Giancarlo Stanton is going to actually swing or just stand in during his upcoming lives against Carlos Rodón and Clarke Schmidt, but he has been hitting.”
There’s still no reimagining date for Aaron Judge.
Cody Bellinger is running outside,
Ahead of Sunday’s game, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reported the latest update on Giancarlo Stanton.
The former MVP has been out since April 24 with an injury.
Marakovits wrote: “Carlos Rodon will throw a live at the stadium tomorrow. Clarke Schmidt Tuesday. Giancarlo Stanton is expected to hit in both of those sessions #yankees”
Stanton is in the middle of his 9th year in New York.
Before the injury, he had been batting .256 with 23 hits, three home runs, 14 RBIs, eight runs and one stolen base in 24 games.
MLB.com wrote (on July 27): “Has resumed outdoor running and undergone several PRP injections to speed healing. Not yet running bases. No timeline for a rehab assignment. “Continuing with his running progression” and performing strength exercises in weight room as of July 27, manager Aaron Boone said.”
Social Media Reacts
Here’s what people were saying:
@YankeesPod: “Did you say GIANCARLO STANTON???”
@lee_w18: “unless we acquire a STUD catcher – IF Stanton actually comes back- Goldy at 1b and Rice behind the plate vs. Lefties”
@TheGoatEnzo: “Oh boy if we don’t get bats tomorrow we’re gonna get “well we have Stanton coming back along with Judge and Belli””
@Nikolettanyc: “Fingers crossed it goes well and G will be back soon 🤞🏻”
@PinstripePress5: “For all the people who say he won’t be back”
@davidrifkin: “Cmon G, give us one last run!”
New York Yankees Get Giancarlo Stanton News During Cubs Series