Cubs Land Former MVP from Yankees in Trade Idea originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Yankees could soon be facing a roster dilemma—and the Chicago Cubs might be in prime position to capitalize.

In this major trade idea, New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is proposed to play elsewhere at some point this season.

The Chicago Cubs should be buyers at the trade deadline and this trade idea with the Houston Astros would bolster Chicago's starting rotation.

The Boston Red Sox will meet the New York Yankees in the first of a three-game weekend series on Friday. New York (38-23) leads the American League East, while Boston (30-34) is fourth in the division.

The Red Sox opened favorites to win the primetime game on Fox that features the Yankees starting southpaw Ryan Yarbrough, but it’s a pick’em at BetMGM as of early Saturday afternoon. Crochet has been utterly dominant for the Red Sox in one of their few bright spots during a disappointing season.

Jack Flaherty struck out nine over six scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-0 and took two of three games in a matchup of two of the MLB's top teams.