After opening their series against the Cubs Friday night with an 11-0 annihilation that marked their fifth straight victory, which came on the heels of a six-game losing streak, the Yankees were flat with the bats two straight games and skidded into the All-Star break with a 4-1 loss Sunday afternoon in front of 45,435 at the Stadium.

With a 4-1 triumph Sunday against the Yankees, the Cubs improved their record to 57-39, the second-best mark in the National League to the Dodgers’ 58-39. The NL Central race remains tight, with the Brewers trailing the Cubs by one game.

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Jazz Chisholm Jr. had a Home Run Derby to forget Monday, and Major League Baseball's official social-media account appeared to have some fun with the situation.

Brent Rooker vs Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Chisholm joins a field that will also have Ronald Acuña Jr., Cal Raleigh, James Wood and Byron Buxton, among others.

In the wake of the draft, Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer labeled the Yankees as "losers" of night one, specifically taking issue with the Kilby selection.

MLB Draft kicks off Sunday night in Atlanta, home of this year's All-Star Game. Unlike the other three major North American pro sports leagues, this draft is not about instant gratification. Even the very best prospects will disappear into the minors for a year or two,

The Yankees dropped two games in a row after a listless loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday and face some significant questions about their infield defense and bullpen depth with just a few weeks to go before the trade deadline.

New York Yankees southpaw Max Fried announced an update after leaving Saturday's start against the Chicago Cubs early.