The Chicago Cubs pulled off a narrow series win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, thanks to a walk-off homer from Justin Turner. But that late-game heroics couldn’t cover up a growing concern: Chicago’s trade deadline inaction is already proving costly.

After a MLB trade deadline period marked by the Chicago Cubs avoiding the cost for a controllable starting pitcher, they will face the same test this offseason.

Cubs rookie Cade Horton has been inconsistent, but he has fanned 4+ batters in five of his last seven starts. He'll face a White Sox lineup that is 29th in the majors in OPS (.660) and 24th in strikeout rate (23.2%).

The Reds opened the series with a 3-2 win off a RBI single in the seventh inning. Despite the win, the Cubs still own the season edge, 4-3. Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game,

Find the latest odds, spread and score prediction for the Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners MLB game on ESPN to be played on August 5, 2025 on ESPN.