It's the opener of a three-game series between the Yankees and Cubs, as the Yanks' weeklong visit to the Windy City continues on Chicago's North Side.

New York Yankees (61-48, second in the AL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (62-47, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Will Warren (7-5, 4.41 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 102 strikeouts);

Alex Bregman hasn't performed up to expectations in his first season with the Chicago Cubs, but the veteran third baseman is showing positive signs heading into the opener of a three-game series against the visiting New York Yankees on Friday afternoon.

SportsLine's projection model, which entered Week 19 of the MLB season on a 39-23 run, has locked in its MLB predictions for the New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs on Friday

The Chicago Cubs are 61-47 and six games back of first place in the National League Central Division. With the MLB trade deadline quickly approaching, Chicago is one of the teams everyone is certain will attempt to make a substantial move to improve their current roster.

The Cubs are doing well, so NBC is going to feature them on their SNB broadcast.

Alex Bregman had a homer, two doubles and drove in two runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

According to the most recent report, if the weather permits, the Cubs vs Cardinals game is expected to take place at 8:30 pm