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.

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Lee Elia, who is perhaps best known for his rant directed at Cubs fans critical of his team in 1983, died Wednesday.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Chicago Cubs' Michael Busch Among All-Time Great First Basemen In Key Stat. Michael Busch has been on an absolute tear lately.

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Gregorio, a power-hitting catcher who recently transferred from Northern Illinois to Auburn, said he has worked out for five MLB teams, including the Chicago Cubs.

Seiya Suzuki has been one of the most productive players in MLB this season, but the Chicago Cubs standout was shut out of the All-Star Game in one of the most inexplicable snubs since 1935.

The entire middle of the order is deserving of playing in the All-Star Game, meaning the Cubs are in a great place as we approach the break.

The Chicago Cubs have long been connected to a trade for Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara. One MLB insider recently added more fuel to the fire.

The Chicago Cubs have long been linked to Sandy Alcantara, The Miami Marlins will make their ace available at the trade deadline, but the questions remains whet