The Chicago Cubs made a lack of moves at the trade deadline, and it could be because a $16 million slugger is leaving the team next year.

The Chicago Cubs entered the 2025 trade deadline with one of the best farmsystems in baseball, with significant holes on the major league roster. Theyexited the trade deadline still having one of the best farm systems in baseball,

Sorry, Chicago Cubs fans, but Jed Hoyer isn’t going anywhere despite having a weak showing at the trade deadline. On Monday, the Cubs agreed to a multi-year extension with Hoyer days before the trade deadline on Thursday.

The Baltimore Orioles (50-60) visit the Chicago Cubs (64-45) Saturday for the second game of their 3-game series. First pitch from Wrigley Field is set for 2:20 p.m. ET (FS1). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Orioles vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Preview the Aug. 3 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Orioles (+138 underdog on the moneyline to win) visit the Cubs (-164). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Chicago Cubs looking to Colin Rea (8-5), and Brandon Young (0-5) taking the ball for the Baltimore Orioles.

The Chicago Cubs will host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field on July 13, officially announced by Commissioner Rob Manfred. A $30 million security plan shared by the state, city, and team helped secure the bid despite earlier safety concerns.

The MLB All-Star Game is returning to Wrigley Field. On Friday, Major League Baseball announced Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, will host the 2027 All-Star Game. It will be the fourth All-Star Game played at Wrigley and the first since 1990. The Friendly Confines also hosted the 1947 and 1962 Midsummer Classics.