Pirates vs. Cubs odds, prediction: MLB best bets, picks Friday

Paul Skenes will lead the visiting Pirates past the Cubs on Friday afternoon, Stitches predicts.

US Marines temporarily detain a civilian — an Army veteran — for the first time in LA
Marines deployed to Los Angeles temporarily detained a civilian on Friday, the U.S. military confirmed after being presented with Reuters images.
Over 1.1M power banks recalled after reports of fires, explosions
Anker said the power banks must be disposed of at a 'certified facility that accepts recalled lithium batteries.'
DHS says Elizabeth Warren ‘trying to revise history’ with criticism of Padilla’s treatment at Noem press conference
Sen. Elizabeth Warren joined the chorus of Democrats criticizing Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem after Sen. Alex Padilla was stopped by...
Sicko, 40, allegedly sported ski mask during twisted encounters with teen he raped, blackmailed for years
The chats took a twisted turn when she sent explicit images, which the accused predator used to manipulate her into maintaining contact, cops said.
Phils' Turner hails Emmy for film on his '23 ovation
Trea Turner celebrated with Kyle Thrash and Jon McCann, whose film on the 2023 standing ovations that helped turn around Turner's season won a...
DeChambeau, Mickelson slip late, head home early
Oakmont got the best of many of the world's best players this week, with Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson among the notables to...