BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates to open a four-game series. Chicago has a 20-11 record in home games and a 41-27 record overall.

The home run ball kept flying for the Cubs. Meanwhile, the Cardinals reverted back to their old ways from the Pirates series, not scoring a single run.

The Cubs and White Sox rivalry is never dull, and this weekend’s City Series on the South Side could be the best in years.

Keller, 29, has a 3.90 ERA in 88.1 innings pitched in 17 games this season. The 2023 All-Star has a career ERA of 4.51. The Cubs could be preparing to make a package deal with the Pirates, landing ...