Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped Boston’s 10-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox.

The Chicago Cubs couldn’t have performed much better than they did in the first half. But they still face questions coming out of the All-Star break.

Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins spoke to media members on Friday and gave updates and timetables for the return of two key players.

It was a very good All-Star Break for the Chicago Cubs, but team president Jed Hoyer offered a sobering reminder of what's to come for his team: "No one’s untouchable."

The Chicago Cubs (57-39) welcome the Boston Red Sox (53-45) to Wrigley Field Friday afternoon to start a 3-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Red Sox vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

With Major League Baseball's trade deadline less than two weeks away, the rumor mill is now in full operation. One name in particular seems popular among contenders: Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller,

For that reason alone, the Cubs and Kansas City Royals could be perfect trade candidates. With Seth Lugo possibly available by the Royals, with his 2.67 ERA and 88 strikeouts on the year, there’s reason to believe he’d be one of the top targets for the Cubs to pursue.