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, who the Astros traded to the Cubs in January, gave up eight earned runs in the 11th inning without recording an out.

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.

Our Giants vs. Cubs predictions and MLB picks for Wednesday, May 7, 2025 expect a dominating performance on the mound from Robbie Ray.

Jung Hoo Lee belted a two-run homer in the third inning and added an RBI single during a nine-run 11th, lifting the visiting San Francisco Giants to a 14-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.