MLB insider Jeff Passan links the Chicago Cubs to Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara at the trade deadline as the team's "best fit" amid their dire rotation need.

Leading up to the trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs have been connected to nearly every starting pitcher expected to be available. But they won’t be alone in their quest to fortify their rotation.

The Chicago Cubs (55-38) and New York Yankees (52-41) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx is set for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Twins are an underdog (+100 moneyline odds) when they host the Cubs (-120). The starting pitchers are Colin Rea (6-3) for the Chicago Cubs, and Chris Paddack (3-7) for the Minnesota Twins. Prepare for the Cubs vs.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions,

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is in the middle of a breakout season and set another record before the All-Star break.

Pete Crow-Armstrong continues his breakout season with the Chicago Cubs. The 23-year-old center fielder hit two home runs in an 8-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday to mark his fifth multi-homer game in 92 games.

Crow-Armstrong first went deep with a two-run shot off Chris Paddack in the third inning, crushing a 93.5 mph fastball left out over the plate to center field. After walking in the fifth, the Cubs center fielder led off the seventh by lifting an Anthony Misiewicz curveball in the middle of the strike zone to the right-center field seats.