The Chicago Cubs (60-42) visit the South Side of Chicago to face the Chicago White Sox (37-66) Friday in the first game of a 3-game interleague series. First pitch from Rate Field is at 7:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cubs vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Pop powerhouse Gabby B is no stranger to the stage or the stadium. The Brazilian-born artist is back in Chicago for her third year and talks to us about bringing her signature flair to both sides of town as she prepares to sing the national anthem for the Cubs and White Sox.

The MLB trade deadline is Thursday, and both the Cubs and the White Sox are expected to be wheeling and dealing. Why it matters: For the Cubs, it's about retooling for a playoff run. For the White Sox,