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.

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.

Cubs sluggers Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki became part of some team history on Thursday in an 8-1 win over the Twins.

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.

UNDER THE LIGHTS: This will be the 30th time that the Cubs have played back-to-back night games this year. They have played as many as five in a row. The Cubs are 19-10 in the second game of the previous pairs, including 10-3 after having lost the first game. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)

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

The New York Yankees are expected to compete with the Chicago Cubs for a $24 million right-handed pitcher ahead of the trade deadline.

The Chicago Cubs placed reliever Porter Hodge on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right shoulder impingement and recalled Ethan Roberts.