The Chicago White Sox have no shot in the American League Central and several players figure to be on new teams when the trade deadline hits next Tuesday. But first, those players get one more chance to play in the Crosstown Classic as the Sox host the Cubs tonight and Wednesday. If you have a favorite in this Windy City battle, then you should read on to discover the strongest Cubs-White Sox betting promos available.
While the White Sox (41-60) and the Cubs (48-51) are both below .500 – again – the North Siders are still in the National League Central race. The Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers are playing each other right now, so the Cubs are assured of gaining ground on one of them if they're successful against the White Sox.
If the Cubs keep winning, then it will be tough for general manager Jed Hoyer to trade pending free agents Cody Bellinger and Marcus Stroman. Bellinger has been a monster for the last month – batting .440 with 6 homers and 19 RBI – to push his season totals to a .319 average with 13 homers, 12 steals and a .910 OPS.
Bellinger and the Cubs get to face Michael Kopech tonight and Lance Lynn Wednesday night. The Cubs are countering with Kyle Hendricks and Stroman. Both matchups should favor the Cubs, but the Crosstown Classic rarely seems to go as planned.