The Chicago Cubs placed reliever Gavin Hollowell on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation before the series opener against the New York Yankees.

The St. Louis Cardinals begin a crucial 4-game series versus their arch rivals the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium Monday night. According to MLB.com, the Cubs will start LHP David Peterson. The Cardinals starter is Matthew Liberatore according to MLB.

Dive into the latest roster news regarding the Chicago Cubs as they prepare to face the New York Yankees in an exciting three-game series.

The Cubs remain in good playoff position ahead of Monday’s 5 p.m. MLB trade deadline, while the first-place White Sox continue a challenging stretch with a six-game trip.

It’s getaway day for the Chicago Cubs, who are set to face the St. Louis Cardinals for a fourth time this week. Chicago dropped their Wednesday night contest 3-2, but they still have an advantage in the series after winning on Monday and Tuesday.

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.

Less than a week from the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs are poised to bolster a roster that owns the fifth-best record in the majors.

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