Multiple Yahoo Sports MLB previews outline a busy schedule for the Chicago Cubs, with games and series against several division rivals and prominent opponents. The previews include matchups such as the Cubs trying to avoid a sweep versus the St. Louis Cardinals (Sunday 7/5) and attempting to even or win series against other top teams.

The coverage also points to how the Cubs’ objectives shift game to game. Some previews emphasize series-opening opportunities, such as the Cubs starting a three-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers (Monday 8/3) and beginning a four-game series with the Cardinals (Monday 7/27). Other previews focus on achieving specific outcomes, including going for series wins against the Dodgers (Tuesday 8/4; Wednesday 8/5) and Kansas City Royals (Sunday 8/9), as well as competing in a Chicago vs. New York matchup against the New York Yankees (Friday 7/31).

Across outlets, the common thread is the next set of fixtures and the immediate stakes for each series, ranging from avoiding being swept to securing or reclaiming momentum against teams like the Brewers, Twins, and Cardinals.