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**Yankees drop series opener to Cubs, 5-2 — deadline pressure mounting** - **Yankees** fall to Cubs 5-2 as bullpen collapses late and offense goes quiet again - **Pete Crow-Armstrong** delivers the killer blow with a go-ahead triple off Yankees relievers - **Yankees bullpen** continues to be a liability, squandering what little the offense provided - **Jose Caballero** role adjusted by Yankees brass during the Cubs series - **Trade deadline** looming large — reports indicate a major deal is close to materializing - **Yankees lineup options** are slim with few quick fixes available before the deadline **Watch:** Whether the front office pulls the trigger on that blockbuster trade before the Cubs series wraps. The lineup's set. Drop in.