Javier Assad hasn’t pitched for the Chicago Cubs this season because of a left oblique strain. He is nearing a return and will make rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Iowa.

Veteran right-hander Javier Assad, 27, is slated to make a rehabilitation start for Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, as he continues his lengthy journey back to the Chicago Cubs after suffering a left oblique injury during spring training in Arizona.

Recording a season-high 18 hits in a win over their crosstown rival Chicago Cubs, the White Sox lead MLB with 61 runs since the All-Star break.

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.

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With his resurgence since the All-Star break, Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw is making some trade deadline decisions difficult for Chicago's front office.

An AL contender is reportedly engaged in trade talks for the Chicago Cubs' top target ahead of the MLB trade deadline.