Ryan Pressly’s 8.1% strikeout rate is the second-worst among 190 qualified relievers. What are the Chicago Cubs doing to get the veteran on track?

Ryan Pressly gave up eight earned runs without recording a single out in the 11th inning on Tuesday, dooming the Chicago Cubs late against the San Francisco Giants.

Also: Shota Imanaga's experience on the injured list, Cade Horton might be nearing his MLB debut and Cubs are seeking a front-line starter.

The Chicago Cubs (22-15) host the San Francisco Giants (23-14) in the rubber match of a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Giants vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Get Chicago vs San Francisco baseball betting preview, spread and over/under insights for their matchup on May 7.

Its Wednesday, May 7 and the Giants (23-14) are in Chicago to take on the Cubs (22-15). Robbie Ray is slated to take the mound for San Francisco against Ben Brown for Chicago. These clubs have split the first two games of the series.

Sitting in first place in the NL Central, the Chicago Cubs are going to be cautious with Shota Imanaga, 31, while the left-hander recovers from a hamstring injury, and the pitcher will keep his arm loose by playing catch,

As the Chicago Cubs get a better understanding of how long Shota Imanaga could be sidelined by his left hamstring strain, the organization’s discussions on his rotation replacement will include an intriguing option.

Shota Imanaga’s recovery and rehab process will be measured in weeks, not days, as the Chicago Cubs cautiously handle the injury.

U.S. women’s national team forward Mallory Swanson is expecting her first child with husband Dansby Swanson, shortstop for the Chicago Cubs.

United States women's national team star Mallory Swanson and Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson announced Wednesday they're expecting their first child together. Mallory called it "our greatest blessing.

United States forward Mallory Swanson is expecting her first child with husband Dansby Swanson, shortstop for the Chicago Cubs.