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.

Since the White Sox won the last game on August 15, 2023, the Cubs have beat them eight straight games. There was one win in 2023, then the Cubs won all four in August of 2024. Earlier this season, the Cubs swept the White Sox, outscoring them 26-8.

Recording a season-high 18 hits in a win over their crosstown rival Chicago Cubs, the White Sox lead MLB with 61 runs since the All-Star break.