The crosstown interleague rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox is a tight one, with the South Siders boasting a 60-58 edge in the 22 seasons since the annual games took hold on the schedule.

After winning the season series in 2017 and 2018, the Cubs have bragging rights for two consecutive campaigns for the first time. Still, the White Sox are brimming with confidence as the teams prepare to open a two-game series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night, poised to keep their rebuild ahead of schedule while testing themselves during an extended stretch of games against playoff contenders.

"We can be one of the best teams in the league," White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito said. "We 100 percent have the talent. We have more talent on the way developing in the minor leagues. The sky's the limit for us. Absolutely."