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It's far-fetched and the world would no longer end, but this weekend's three-game series in Chicago could be the start of something big.

The Red Sox departed Chicago with a 6-1 win on Sunday, avoiding a sweep against the major league-leading Cubs thanks to Wilyer Abreu’s two home runs and Alex Bregman’s one.

Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton Horton left Sunday’s game in the sixth inning with a 1-0 lead, but the Cubs lost 6-1. It was Horton’s fourth no-decision of the season.

Preview the July 20 matchup between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The All-Star break has seemingly cooled the red-hot Red Sox, who won 10 straight games before the season intermission and have lost two in a row coming out of the break.

Reds Cubs rallyCincinnati Reds beat Chicago Cubs for second night in a row with late-inning rally. Reds new players'This is what I missed': Tejay Antone returns after two years spent on the IL.

The Cubs lost to the Reds 6-2 on a cloudy, sprinkly Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field, ending their four-game winning streak. Nevertheless, I have some positive things to give you in this ...

The Chicago Cubs need to add a starting pitcher. They could look to buy low on a former Cy Young candidate from the Arizona Diamondbacks.