As the Crosstown series approaches, the Chicago Cubs and White Sox collide with differing prospects this weekend. The Cubs aim for contention while the White Sox, despite a losing record, show signs of improvement with solid pitching. Under new management, they have become more competitive recently. Key matchups on the mound highlight Shane Smith, a standout Rule 5 pitcher for the Sox, versus Cade Horton, who is making his debut at Wrigley Field. The Cubs will need to overcome a slump in their offense to achieve success this series.
Both the Cubs and White Sox are in different spots this season, with the Cubs looking to contend while the White Sox are in a rebuilding phase.
This year, under former Cub coach Will Venable, the South Side operation looks cleaner, far from perfect, but definitely improved compared to last year's struggles.
The White Sox's pitching staff has shown significant improvement, with Rule 5 pitcher Shane Smith excelling and contributing to their competitive performances lately.
The Cubs are looking for a breakout performance from their offense, particularly needing contributions from key players like Kyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki.
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