The Chicago Cubs have started 2025 very strong to the tune of a 55-38 record, good for first place in the National League Central and the second-best record in the NL.

"Alcántara would represent a big swing as the Cubs try to maximize their only guaranteed year with Tucker," wrote Kelly.

The Cubs, who are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 on the road, have hit a roadblock offensively, scoring more than 2 runs in just one of their last 4 contests.

Aaron Judge has accumulated a team-high batting average of .360, while pacing the Yankees in home runs (34) and runs batted in (77).

Cody Bellinger hit three homers for the first time in his career and drove in six runs, Carlos Rodon allowed four hits in eight outstanding innings, and the host New York Yankees ran their winning streak to five games with an 11-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night.

Cody Bellinger hit three two-run homers against his former team and was robbed of a fourth, Aaron Judge made a trio of outstanding catches and the New York Yankees routed the Chicago Cubs 11-0 on Fri...

Of course this is the game these Mariners end up winning.