The 2025 edition of the Crosstown Classic is in the books. And the Cubs continued their recent domination of the White Sox. Following three straight seasons in which they played just four games against each other due to MLB scheduling changes,

This round of the City Series arrives as the July 31 trade deadline nears. The Cubs are in a position to buy while the White Sox will be looking to sell.

The Chicago Cubs desperately need to add a starting pitcher at the trade deadline. Who could they look to land as the deadline quickly closes in?

At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for any one game at the ballpark with the ivy and the best seventh inning stretch in the game was $19 including fees on Vivid Seats. Other contests at Wrigley have seats starting anywhere from $21 to $110 including fees.

Javier Assad hasn’t pitched for the Chicago Cubs this season because of a left oblique strain. He is nearing a return and will make rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Iowa.