On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Kansas City Royals (39-84) visiting the Chicago Cubs (62-58) at 2:20 PM ET.
The Royals are an underdog (+159 moneyline odds to win) when they visit the Cubs (-188). The Chicago Cubs will give the start to Jameson Taillon (7-7, 5.71 ERA), who is looking for win No. 8 on the season, and the Royals will counter with Cole Ragans (3-4, 4.21 ERA).
The Cubs won 4-3 over the White Sox Friday in their most recent game. Drew Smyly was named the winning pitcher after throwing one inning without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out two, while Christopher Morel went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively.